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Provolone and Sausage Stromboli Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Rolling pin
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle.
3. Layer the cooked sausage, provolone cheese, parsley, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, and red onion on top of the pizza dough.
4. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the filling.
5. Roll up the pizza dough tightly, starting from the long side, and place it seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Brush the beaten egg on top of the stromboli and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the stromboli is golden brown and cooked through.
8. Let the stromboli cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.


- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 25-30 minutes
Temperature:
- Oven temperature: 375°F
Serving size:
- 4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Protein: 22g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Italian sausage can be substituted with ground beef, turkey, or chicken.
- Provolone cheese can be substituted with mozzarella or cheddar cheese.
- Sun-dried tomatoes can be substituted with roasted red peppers.

Variations:
- Add sliced mushrooms or bell peppers to the filling.
- Use different herbs such as oregano or thyme.
- Make a vegetarian version by omitting the sausage and adding more vegetables.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to roll the pizza dough tightly to prevent the filling from falling out.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the stromboli.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftover stromboli in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the stromboli in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the stromboli on a platter with a side of marinara sauce.

Garnishes:
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil leaves.

Pairings:
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

Suggested side dishes:
- Caesar salad
- Roasted broccoli
- Garlic bread

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the stromboli is too soggy, try baking it for a few more minutes to crisp up the crust.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the sausage to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure it is fully cooked.

Food history:
- Stromboli is a type of turnover that originated in the United States in the 1950s.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory, cheesy, and slightly spicy.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a main dish for dinner or as an appetizer for a party.

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Region: Italian

Taste: Savory, Cheesy, Meaty, Herby, Spicy