Stromboli-Oli-O

I made dinner for 8 adults last night, and like I predicted, it was fairly easy. I didn't go with tacos, I made a version of Rachael Ray's Stromboli, as I've done before. Seriously...I need to start trying NEW things. I'm pretty sure that's what I wanted this blog to be for. Regardless, they're easy, versatile, and tasty! If you don't like them, it's your fault, because you can determine what's in them! Here's what I did:

1 pkg refrigerated pizza crust dough (2 packages for 8 portions)

Cornmeal or flour (for dusting)

any pizza fillings you like: i did pepperoni & cheese (cheddar and mozzarella) and veggies (onions, mushrooms, sweet red peppers and black olives) & cheese

EVOO, sesame seeds, parmesan cheese, garlic powder and crushed red pepper flakes for topping

Roll the pizza dough out on a floured surface and stretch into a rectangle. That's the shape it's normally in, just stretch it a bit thinner. Cut into 4 equal pieces, cutting in half, and then in half again.

Top each portion with your fillings of choice, then roll it up on the diagonal, pinching each end and the seam closed.

Place on a cookie sheet. Mix together sesame seeds, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, red pepper flakes. Brush each strombli with some EVOO, then sprinkle topping over. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve with pizza sauce: homemade or from a jar. Next time I'll try homemade!

*Update 4/12/10

I made this again tonight. Most of them had a mix of provolone and cheddar cheese along with red onions, red bell peppers, spicy italian sausage and pepperoni. Again, they were delicious. And devoured!