Pita Pizzas Recipe

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Pita Pizzas

From Dorothy McNett's Recipe book at www.dorothymcnett.com

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 package (1 oz.) Just Tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup vegetable or chicken broth, or water
pinch of fine sea salt
a few grindings of freshly ground white peppercorns
3-4 regular or whole wheat pita breads
1/2 cup shredded Emmenthaler, Gouda, or Italian Fontina
extra-virgin olive oil
fresh or dried oregano, snipped
freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a small saucepan, combine oil and garlic. Cook 30 seconds to soften garlic, add tomato pieces and water. Simmer, uncovered, about 5 minutes, until sauce has thickened to a spreadable consistency. Set aside. Place pitas on baking sheet. Cut a slit in the top layer but be careful not to cut through the bottom layer. Tuck the shredded cheese into the pita. Brush the entire top with oil, and then spread with the tomato sauce, sprinkle on the oregano and grated parmesan. Bake about 10 minutes or until heated through, cheeses have melted and tops are turning brown.

Recipe created 1998-03-24.