Description
Italian Sausage Pizza Rolls are a delicious and fun twist on classic pizza, featuring a savory sausage and vegetable filling wrapped in soft pizza dough and baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack or party appetizer, these pizza rolls combine rich tomato sauce, melty mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese for a comforting bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 pound Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dough and Cheese
- 1 (15-ounce) can refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbled. Drain any excess grease to keep the filling from being greasy.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes, to bring out their flavors.
- Prepare the sauce: Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, dried oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, approximately 5 minutes.
- Roll out the dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the refrigerated pizza dough into a large rectangle roughly 12 by 18 inches in size for easy rolling.
- Add sauce to dough: Spread the prepared sausage and vegetable sauce evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving about a 1-inch border around the edges to seal the roll later.
- Sprinkle cheese: Evenly distribute the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses over the sauce for a rich, cheesy filling.
- Roll the dough: Starting from one of the long sides, roll the dough tightly to form a log shape, ensuring the filling stays secured inside.
- Slice into rolls: Cut the rolled dough into 12 equal-sized pieces to form individual pizza rolls.
- Bake the rolls: Place the pizza rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake in a preheated 400°F (204°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rolls turn golden brown.
- Serve warm: Remove from the oven and serve the pizza rolls warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Make sure to drain excess grease from the cooked sausage to prevent soggy rolls.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheet to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- You can customize the filling by adding mushrooms or olives if desired.
- These pizza rolls can be frozen before baking; just thaw and bake when ready.
- Serve with marinara sauce, ranch, or garlic butter dip for extra flavor.
