One-pot meal, by definition

November 5, 8:30 PMBoston One-Pot Meals ExaminerNancy Burgess

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What exactly is a one-pot meal? Everything into one cooking vessel, be it a Dutch oven, soup pot, stovetop skillet, casserole, or slow cooker. Soups, stews, casseroles, and a variety of “comfort foods” fall into the one-pot category. Don’t make a special trip to the grocery store to make tonight’s meal. Often, a basic staple that is always in the pantry can be substituted in one-pot meal recipes. A one-pot meal is a true timesaver, both in preparation and clean up. With life as hectic as it is, this cooking style saves precious time each and every day.

Weekends are for taking a break from life's daily routines and having fun with your family. This is a somewhat non-traditional one-pot meal with a casual, family oriented, football game-watching day in mind. Assemble, bake, slice, and enjoy!

Stromboli
2 (16 ounce) balls of pizza dough crust, usually found refrigerator case of the bakery department
1 (14 ounce) can or jar of your favorite flavored pasta sauce
1/4 pound deli ham, sliced thin
1/4 pound sweet or hot Capicola, slice thin
1/4 pound salami, sliced thin
1/4 pound large diameter pepperoni, sliced thin
1/4 shredded mozzarella cheese
6 fresh mushroom, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced thin

Let the pizza dough rise as instructed on the package; usually takes an hour or two. Punch each portion down.
Preheat the oven to 425* F.
Roll each piece of pizza dough into a rectangle, on a floured surface. Spread each piece with pasta sauce then layer with ham, Capicola, salami, and pepperoni. Top with rings of onion, sliced mushrooms, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Drizzle a little more pasta sauce over the assembled layers. Fold in the short ends of the pizza dough to begin to form a pocket. Bring the long edges of the pizza dough together over the center and seal together by firmly pinching. Place in a large (lasagna size) ungreased casserole with the seam on the bottom. Cut 3 or 4 diagonal vent holes on the top of the pizza dough to let the steam escape.
Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Slice into 1” pieces and serve hot. Delicious when served with warm pasta sauce for dipping.
Enjoy!