Simple Tomato Pizza
A lightning-fast, crispy pita-based pizza topped with tangy tomato sauce, melting mozzarella, and fresh spring herbs.
12 min
Cook time
2
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
~460
Calories
Nutrition (per serving)
460
Calories · kcal
18
Protein · g
50
Carbs · g
21
Fat · g
Ingredients
- wholemeal pitas — 2
- passata — 100 ml
- mozzarella (full fat) — 125 g
- fresh basil leaves — 10 g
- dried oregano — 1 tsp
- extra virgin olive oil — 1 tbsp
Method
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200C (fan) or 220C (conventional).
- 2
Place the pitas on a baking tray and lightly brush the edges with half of the olive oil.
- 3
Spread the passata evenly over the pitas, leaving a small border for the crust.
- 4
Sprinkle the dried oregano over the sauce and top with torn mozzarella cheese.
- 5
Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the pita edges are golden and crisp.
- 6
Remove from the oven, drizzle with the remaining olive oil, and scatter fresh basil leaves over the top before serving.
Allergens to check
Gluten, Dairy
Why this works
The use of pita bread provides an instant, perfectly thin crust that crisps up rapidly, while the acidity of the passata perfectly cuts through the richness of the mozzarella.
Equipment
Baking tray, Spoon, Knife
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