Easy Pita Pizza

Sonja Overhiser

This pita pizza recipe makes a fast and easy meal! Pita bread stands in as the crust of these personal pizzas.

Ingredients 7

¾ cup Homemade Pizza Sauce (or Roasted Red Pepper Sauce*)
4 pita breads
Olive oil, for brushing
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Grated or shredded Parmesan cheese, for sprinkling
Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Other toppings: chopped artichoke hearts, red onion, sliced cherry tomatoes, jarred roasted red peppers, sautéed mushrooms, prosciutto, mini pepperoni, chopped bell peppers, pesto, feta, goat cheese, smoked mozzarella, gouda, etc.

01
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit with a pizza stone if you have one.
02
Make the Homemade Pizza Sauce .
03
Brush both sides of each pita lightly with olive oil. Top each pita with 3 tablespoons pizza sauce and ¼ cup shredded mozzarella. Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan and a small pinch of salt. Add additional bite-size chopped toppings if desired (but not the basil).
04
Cook using a pizza stone or directly on an oven rack with a baking sheet underneath to catch any drips for 5 minutes (until crispy).
05
Top with fresh basil, if using. Slice into pieces and serve.

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