Easy Pita Pizza

Ingredients

• ¾ cup Homemade Pizza Sauce (or Roasted Red Pepper Sauce*)
• 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*, sauteed mushrooms, prosciutto, mini pepperoni, chopped bell peppers, pesto, feta, goat cheese, smoked mozzarella or gouda, etc.

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit with a pizza stone if you have one.
2. Make the Homemade Pizza Sauce.
3. 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).
4. Cook using one of the following methods:
   1. Pizza stone (crispiest): Place as many pizzas as fit directly onto the preheated pizza stone (our large stone fits four). Bake 5 minutes until crispy and the cheese is melted.
   2. Oven rack: Place the pizzas directly onto the oven racks, placing a baking sheet underneath to catch any drips. Bake 5 minutes until crispy and the cheese is melted.
5. Top with fresh basil, if using. Slice into pieces and serve.