Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 1 package 1 (1-pound) package large pita breads (6 pita rounds)
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups Best Basic Red Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought pizza sauce, divided
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 6 cups grated mozzarella or Monterey Jack (about 6 ounces), divided
- Directions
- 1/3 to 400 oven rack is in the lower 1/3 of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- 2 1/4 1/4 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.
Preparation
Step 1
Best Basic Red Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped yellow onions (1 medium yellow onion)
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (2 cloves garlic)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
4 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon sugar
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.
Yield: 10 cups