Stromboli & 5 Minute Marinara

I made this last night for supper, we needed something quick and easy and this was defiantly that! I loved this, Jeramey & the girls did as well. If you are a pizza fan this one is a must try. And the sauce was really good too, so easy and it made plenty, I froze half of it for later use. Back to the Stromboli, you could seriously use anything you would like, veggies, different meats what ever you like on your pizza would work perfect for this.I'm thinking next time I make this it will be a weekend thing where everyone gets to make their own and fill it with whatever they want. This would also be a perfect party food too!

 Stromboli
1 – 16 ounce loaf frozen bread dough thawed.
¼ lb. Thinly sliced ham
¼ lb. Sliced hard salami
pepperoni
½ teaspoon dried basil – divided
½ teaspoon dried oregano – divided
3 ounces sliced provolone cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine melted

Place bread dough on lightly greased baking sheet.  Pat into a 15 x 10” rectangle.  Arrange ham slices lengthwise down center; place salami & pepperoni on top.  Sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon basil and ¼ teaspoon oregano.  Arrange provolone cheese over herbs and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.  Sprinkle with remaining herbs.  Moisten all edges of dough with water; bring each long edge of dough to center. Press edges together securely to seal.  Seal ends.

Brush dough with 1 Tablespoon butter;  and carefully invert so that the seam side is down.  Brush top with remaining butter.  Bake at 375 degrees for 20-22 minutes or until browned.

Remove from oven and place on a cutting board.  Cut horizontally into slices with a serrated (bread) knife.


5 Minute Marinara
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 32-ounce can chunky-style crushed tomatoes
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon Italian dried seasoning
1 teaspoon each of oregano, basil, garlic salt and garlic powder

Add the olive oil to a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic saute' until garlic sizzles,  then stir in the crushed tomatoes. Season the sauce with salt, pepper,oregano,basil,garlic salt, powder and Italian seasoning. Cook for five minutes until heated through.