Spinach Stromboli Recipe (Easy Copycat Sbarro Style)

Whenever you think about making a healthy, simple, fancy, delicious meal for your family, think of nothing other than Sbarro Spinach and Cheese Stromboli recipe. I not only prefer it because of the easy-going homemade recipe but also because of its unresisting taste. All you need is to prepare an assemblage of fresh spinach and Cheese for stromboli. 

Making fancy dishes has become expensive now. But if I talk about the stromboli spinach recipe, it’s a budget-friendly healthy twist of Italian cuisine in daily life. This recipe is so appetizing that you can make someone a huge fan of you by serving it.  Use leftover spinach if any along with cheese to satisfy your taste buds. 

To make the perfect stromboli filling and fluffy, read this blog post till the end. 

How to Make Sbarro Spinach and Cheese Stromboli Recipe?

Sbarro Spinach and Cheese Stromboli recipe is a type of sandwich having a topping of spinach and melted cheese. You can also add tomatoes as a topping to this simple recipe. All you need is to whip up ingredients and your stromboli will be cooked in just an hour. Let’s try this fun eating easy-to-make recipe at home. 

Ingredients

Collect the following ingredients and start preparing for making spinach cheese stromboli.

• Chopped Spinach = 1 box
• Pizza Dough = 1 bag (frozen)
• Ricotta cheese =1 cup
• Mozzarella cheese = 1 cup
• Parmesan cheese = 2 tablespoon 
• Minced garlic = 2 cloves
• Olive Oil = 2 tablespoon
• Salt and Pepper = 1 teaspoon
• Marinara sauce = 1 jar

Step-By-Step Guide To Make Sbarro Spinach and Cheese Stromboli Recipe

Following is a complete step-by-step guide to making Sbarro Spinach and Cheese Stromboli recipe in your kitchen.

Step 1

Take out the pizza dough and put it on a floured surface. Cover the dough with a dish towel to give it a suitable time to rise.

Step 2

Take a saute pan and heat the oil in it. Then, cook minced garlic in it and saute spinach in oil and garlic puree. At heat, spinach loses water. Keep sauteing spinach until all the juice is removed from it. 

Step 3

Turn on the oven to preheat it up to 400 degrees. Pour and mix the spinach mixture with mozzarella, ricotta, and parmesan cheese properly. 

Step 4

Knead the pizza dough with gentle hands and make rectangle-shaped rolls for stromboli. Put filling on one side and slowly roll the rectangular dough. Tuck the sides of the stromboli by pressing it. 

Step 5

Spray olive oil on the stromboli after rolling them. Sprinkle garlic powder, oregano, and other seasonings you want to add to it. Pour cheese topping on it.

Step 6

Bake these strombolis in a preheated oven of 400 degrees for half an hour. Strombolis are ready to serve with marinara sauce when it turns brown. Enjoy these hot strombolis with luscious sauce.

Serving Suggestions

If you’re looking for suggestions to serve Sbarro Spinach and Cheese Stromboli like a pro chef, you can follow any of these serving suggestions. 

• Serve it along with roasted vegetables and salad. 
• Add sliced chicken topping to make it a perfect protein meal.
• Make small-sized stromboli bites to serve at dinners and parties. 
• Make paste or soup to serve to your guests along with this filling healthy meal.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought pizza dough?

Yes, you can use store-bought pizza dough as it will keep you safe from the hassle of dough making. With the store-bought pizza dough, you will feel no difference in the texture and taste of stromboli. 

Can I substitute the cheeses in the recipe?

No, I don’t recommend you substitute cheese in this recipe. However, low-fat cheese is key to keeping the stromboli recipe healthy. 

Can I make the stromboli ahead of time?

Of course, you can make it on time. But it’s better to assemble the mixture and fill it ahead of time. However, baking should be done during serving to keep the taste of spinach cheese stromboli unaffected. 

Closing Remarks!

I hope you will enjoy this delicious stromboli recipe. Now if you want to try an Italian recipe, you do not need to order from an Italian restaurant. All you need is to make a mixture from ingredients, fill the rolls, and wait for it to become crispy. The crispy crust with tender cheesy Sbarro Spinach and Cheese Stromboli recipe is the perfect to-go recipe for any occasion! Don’t forget to enjoy it with vegetables and sauce! 

Pro Tips for Perfect Copycat Sbarro Spinach Stromboli

After testing this recipe dozens of times to match Sbarro’s exact taste, here are the game-changing tips that make the difference. First, always squeeze your spinach completely dry using paper towels AND a clean kitchen towel – any excess moisture will make your stromboli soggy. Second, use whole milk mozzarella, not part-skim, as the higher fat content melts better and creates that signature creamy texture. Third, roll your dough on a lightly floured surface to exactly 12×8 inches – too thin and it tears, too thick and it won’t crisp properly. The filling should be cooled completely before assembly to prevent the dough from getting sticky. For the authentic Sbarro finish, brush the top with melted butter mixed with garlic powder (not fresh garlic which burns). Bake at 425°F for exactly 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing – this prevents the cheese from oozing out and maintains the clean slices that make it look professional.

What Makes This Spinach Stromboli Recipe Special

This copycat Sbarro spinach stromboli recipe delivers the same satisfying flavors you remember from the mall food court, but with ingredients you can pronounce. Unlike many restaurant versions that rely on processed cheese blends, this recipe uses a combination of ricotta and mozzarella for the perfect creamy-to-stretchy cheese ratio. The secret to mimicking Sbarro’s distinctive flavor lies in the seasoning blend — a mix of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and just a pinch of red pepper flakes that complements the mild spinach without overwhelming it. We also use pizza dough instead of traditional bread dough, which creates a thinner, crispier crust that’s closer to the original. The result is a spinach stromboli that’s actually better than the food court version because you control the quality of every ingredient. Plus, at roughly $2 per serving compared to $6-8 at Sbarro, this homemade version is as kind to your wallet as it is to your taste buds.

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