Pita Pizzas Recipe

Name: Pita Pizzas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 whole-wheat pitas, crisped slightly in oven; 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese (recipe follows); 1 to 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce; 1/2 to 1 cup sundried tomatoes; 1/2 to 1 cup sliced black olives; 1/2 to 1 cup mushrooms; 1/2 to 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1/2 to 1 cup chopped tomato; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 gallon whole milk; 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar; 1/2 bunch basil, leaves cut into thin strips; Salt and pepper, to taste; Splash extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

6 whole-wheat pitas, crisped slightly in oven
2 cups fresh ricotta cheese (recipe follows)
1 to 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
1/2 to 1 cup sundried tomatoes
1/2 to 1 cup sliced black olives
1/2 to 1 cup mushrooms
1/2 to 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 to 1 cup chopped tomato
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 gallon whole milk
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 bunch basil, leaves cut into thin strips
Salt and pepper, to taste
Splash extra virgin olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Ladle marinara sauce over cheese.
2
Spoon and spread ricotta cheese mixture onto crisped whole-wheat pitas.
3
Sprinkle sundried tomatoes, olives and mushrooms.
4
Add Parmesan cheese.
5
Top with chopped tomato and black pepper grind.
6
Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes or until Parmesan cheese has melted.
7
Ricotta Cheese
8
In a saucepan, bring milk to a low simmer.
9
Add vinegar, and stir gently.
10
Turn off heat and wait for the curds and whey to separate.
11
When the whey (water) runs clear, pour mixture into a fine mesh strainer that is positioned over a bowl.
12
Allow to drain completely.
13
(For a firmer cheese, continue to strain and leave for an hour in the refrigerator.)
14
Pour drained ricotta into separate bowl.
15
Add basil strips to ricotta.
16
Season with a splash of extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground pepper and salt, to taste.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 whole-wheat pitas, crisped slightly in oven, 2 cups fresh ricotta cheese (recipe follows), 1 to 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, 1/2 to 1 cup sundried tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Pita Pizzas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pita Pizzas

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