Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil), once around the pan, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 pinches red pepper flakes
  • 1 15-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
  • 1/4 teaspoon, a couple of pinches, dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 1-pound ball smoked mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup fresh basil, about 20 leaves, torn or shredded

Method

  • Heat a small skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the tablespoon of EVOO to the skillet, once around the pan.
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes.
  • Cook the garlic for a minute, then add the tomatoes and season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Simmer the tomatoes for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Add a drizzle of EVOO and a flour tortilla.
  • Cover the tortilla with an even layer of sliced cheese.
  • Top it with one quarter of the tomatoes.
  • Scatter one quarter of the basil over the tomatoes.
  • Set a second tortilla in place on top.
  • Cook it for 2 minutes on side one, drizzle the top of the tortilla with a touch of EVOO, and flip the pizza-dilla.
  • Cook for 2 minutes more, or until golden and crisp on the flip side.
  • Remove, cut into 4 pieces, and serve.
  • Repeat this with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more pizza-dillas.