Tomato Yellow Pepper Pita Pizza Recipes

PITA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the tomato sauce: Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until onion and garlic are browned, about 4 minutes. Add the dried oregano, dried basil, crushed red pepper flakes, bay leaf, chopped tomatoes, and tomato paste. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the sauce is thick, about 35 minutes.
• Assemble the pizzas: Arrange pita breads on two baking sheets. Spread about 6 tablespoons tomato sauce on each. Scatter strips of yellow bell pepper on top, and then sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Transfer the baking sheets to the oven, and bake the pizzas until the peppers begin to wilt and the mozzarella has melted, about 20 minutes. Remove the pizzas from the oven, and transfer to a cutting board. Sprinkle with basil, andcut each pita pizza into 12 wedges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

VEGGIE PITA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Spread one side of the pita with olive oil and pizza sauce. Top with cheese and mushrooms, and season with garlic salt.
• Lightly oil grill grate. Place pita pizza on grill, cover, and cook until cheese completely melts, about 5 minutes.

PIZZA WITH YELLOW TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Place pizza stone or inverted baking sheet on rack in top third of oven.
• Heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Transfer stretched dough to parchment.
• Spread sauce on dough. Add garlic, basil, redonion, and cheese blend. Top with tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper; drizzle witholive oil.
• Transfer to oven: Slide parchment ontostone or baking sheet. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and bottom is crisp.

GRILLED TOMATO-BASIL PITA PIZZAS

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-low heat.
• Grill pitas 30 sec.; turn. Top with pizza sauce, cheese and tomatoes.
• Cook 2 to 3 min. or until cheese is melted and bottoms are golden brown.
• Sprinkle with basil.

PITA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Warm pitas in the preheated oven or in a microwave for 1 minute, or until soft. Spread lightly with tomato sauce, pressing to flatten while spreading. Sprinkle with black olives, pimento peppers, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, blue cheese, basil, oregano and coriander.
• Spread the pitas on a large baking sheet and place in the preheated oven 8 minutes, or until the pita bread has reached desired crispness. Serve whole, or cut into slices.

PITA PIZZAS WITH VEGGIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir together the tomato puree, half each of the grated carrot and zucchini, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium bowl.
• Lay out the pitas on the baking sheet and brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread the tomato-vegetable sauce almost to the edges of the pitas. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and Parmesan. Top with the baby bell peppers and remaining carrot and zucchini. Sprinkle lightly with more oregano.
• Bake until the edges of the pitas are browned and crisp and the cheese is bubbling, about 15 minutes. Transfer the pitas to a cutting board and cut into wedges.

EAT A PITA PIZZA

Steps:

• Make sure the oven rack is in the lower 1/3 of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Lay the pita rounds on 2 large baking sheets. Pour 1/4 cup of the Best Basic Red Sauce or pizza sauce on each round and spread it evenly with the back of the spoon. Top each with 1/4 cup of the grated cheese.
• Bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes. Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the sheets from the oven. Cut each pita pizza into 6 slices with a sharp knife or pizza cutter, transfer them to a plate using a turner, and serve immediately.
• In a medium, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, salt, basil, oregano and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 minutes.
• Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and squeeze to break into small pieces. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and sugar to the pot and stir well. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
• Lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally with a heavy wooden spoon.
• Eat-a-Pita Pizza for 1: For each pita round, you'll need just 1/4 cup of the Best Basic Red Sauce or store-bought pizza sauce and 1/4 cup of your favorite grated cheese. Preheat a toaster oven to 400 degrees F and assemble your pita pizza according to the directions above. Carefully place your pita pizza in the toaster oven and bake it for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Using a turner, carefully transfer your pita pizza to a cutting board and cut it into 6 slices with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Transfer the pita pizza to a plate and serve immediately.

RICOTTA & TOMATO PITA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat grill/broiler.
• In a small bowl, combine tomato, olive oil, oregano, basil, salt and pepper and set aside.
• Carefully slice open the pita so that you have two rounds and place on a baking sheet, cut side up.
• Spread each pita round with 1-2 tablespoons of ricotta cheese.
• Spread half of the tomato mixture onto each round.
• Place under the grill until heated and the pita starts to brown, about 5 minutes.
• Enjoy!

TOMATO-BASIL PITA PIZZAS

Steps:

• Place pita breads on an ungreased baking sheet. Layer with tomatoes, basil and cheese; drizzle with oil. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until cheese is melted.

TOMATO & YELLOW PEPPER PITA PIZZA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Place pita on baking sheet.
• Spread sauce to within 1/2 inch from edge.
• Sprinkle mozzarella.
• Arrange remaining vegetables.
• Sprinkle basic, drizzle with olive oil.
• Bake until cheese is melted and veggies tender, about 10 minutes.
• Serves 2 as an appetizer, or 1 as an entree.
• NOTE: Veggies should be blanched to ensure tenderness.