Eat a Pita Pizza

• 1 (1-pound) package large pita breads (6 pita rounds)
• 1 1/2 cups Best Basic Red Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought pizza sauce, divided
• 1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella or Monterey Jack (about 6 ounces), divided
• 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

1. Make sure the oven rack is in the lower 1/3 of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Lay the pita rounds on 2 large baking sheets.
3. 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.
4. Top each with 1/4 cup of the grated cheese.
5. Bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes.
6. Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the sheets from the oven.
7. Cut each pita pizza into 6 slices with a sharp knife or pizza cutter, transfer them to a plate using a turner, and serve immediately.
8. In a medium, heavy pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
9. Add the onions, garlic, salt, basil, oregano and black pepper, and cook, stirring, until soft, 5 minutes.
10. Place the tomatoes in a large bowl and squeeze to break into small pieces.
11. Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, and sugar to the pot and stir well.
12. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
13. Lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally with a heavy wooden spoon.
14. Yield: 10 cups
15. For each pita round, you'll need just 1/4 cup of the Best Basic Red Sauce or store-bought pizza sauce and 1/4 cup of your favorite grated cheese.
16. Preheat a toaster oven to 400 degrees F and assemble your pita pizza according to the directions above.
17. Carefully place your pita pizza in the toaster oven and bake it for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
18. Using a turner, carefully transfer your pita pizza to a cutting board and cut it into 6 slices with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
19. Transfer the pita pizza to a plate and serve immediately.
20. Yield: 6 servings

pita breads, red sauce, olive oil, yellow onions, garlic, salt, dried basil, oregano, ground black pepper, tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, sugar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/eat-a-pita-pizza-recipe.html (may not work)