• Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty. Follow these steps, and you’ll have the tastiest puff pastry pizza rolls in no time.

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). This step ensures that your puff pastry will bake to a perfect, flaky golden-brown.

Step 2: Prepare Your Marinara Sauce

• Divide the 2 cups of marinara sauce. You’ll use 1 cup for the filling and 1 cup for dipping. Nothing beats having extra sauce to dip these delightful rolls into.

Step 3: Roll Out the Puff Pastry

• On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry to smoothen it. You’re aiming for a rectangular shape. This will help you cut it into even strips.

Step 4: Create the Cheese Mixture

• In a bowl, mix 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella with ¼ cup of Parmesan cheese. This combination will give you stretchy and savory rolls.

Step 5: Apply the Sauce

• Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce onto the rolled-out puff pastry. Be careful not to overdo it; too much sauce will make the pastry soggy.

Step 6: Add the Cheese Mixture

• Sprinkle the cheese mixture evenly over the marinara sauce layer. Make sure every inch is covered – you want every bite to be cheesy!

Step 7: Season

• Sprinkle the garlic powder, dried basil, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano over the cheese. This seasoning will take the flavors to another level.

Step 8: Roll and Slice

• Carefully roll the puff pastry from one end to the other into a tight log. Use a serrated knife to slice the log into 1-inch thick rounds.

Step 9: Prepare the Baking Sheet

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it. This will ensure that your rolls don’t stick and come off easily.

Step 10: Brush and Sprinkle

• Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, cut side up. Brush them with the extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top.

Step 11: Bake

• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling. Keep an eye on them; you don’t want them to burn.

Step 12: Serve

• Let them cool for a few minutes before serving them with the reserved marinara sauce on the side for dipping.