Italian Sausage Stromboli

Ingredients

• 1 medium sweet onion (finely diced)
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 lb spicy Italian sausage
• 1/2 cup pizza sauce (plus add'l for dipping)
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
• 1 13.4 oz tube refrigerated pizza crust ([i.e. Pillsbury Classic] or 1 lb homemade pizza dough)
• 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp dry Italian seasoning
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp garlic salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. (OR spray the pan with cooking spray)

2. 2

   In a medium-size skillet saute the onion in a couple of drizzles of olive oil for 2 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute longer. Add Italian sausage to the pan, cook until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the pan. Set aside.

3. 3

   Roll or pat dough, stretching a 12x16-inch rectangle. Sprinkle with half of the shredded mozzarella cheese.

4. 4

   Arrange the cooked sausage over cheese then drizzle with the pizza sauce.

5. 5

   Top with the remaining shredded cheese. Begin to roll starting from the widest edge. Transfer seam side down on the prepared baking sheet pan.

6. 6

   Brush the top and sides with melted butter, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning onion powder and garlic salt. Finish with Parmesan cheese.

7. 7

   Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 1-inch slices.

8. 8

   Serve with additional pizza sauce for dipping, if desired.