This express tortilla-based pizza comes together in just 15 minutes: a golden, thin crust, juicy tomatoes, fragrant basil and tender cottage cheese, plus a savory sausage finish. A brilliant way to put dinner on the table fast, without kneading dough.
Ingredients
- Wheat tortillas — 2 pcs.
- 5% cottage cheese — 4.2 oz | 120 g
- Tomato sauce — 3 tbsp | 45 ml
- Medium tomato — 1 pc.
- Fresh basil — 5–6 leaves
- Semi-smoked sausage or salami — 2.8 oz | 80 g
- Salt — a pinch
- Ground black pepper — a pinch
Step-by-Step Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 428°F | 220°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place one tortilla on the baking sheet, scatter with half the cottage cheese, then cover with the second tortilla and press lightly.
- Spread the tomato sauce over the top tortilla. Add tomato slices, basil leaves, the remaining cottage cheese and sausage slices.
- Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 10 minutes, until the edges are golden and the topping is melted.
- Transfer to a board, let stand for 1 minute, slice and serve.
Nutritional Value per Serving
| Indicator | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 430 kcal |
| Protein | 26 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1.4 g |
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Tips and Variations
- Skillet instead of oven: assemble the pizza, cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, until the bottom browns and the topping is heated through.
- Air fryer: 392°F | 200°C, 6–7 minutes. Keep an eye on it so the top does not dry out.
- Substitutions: cottage cheese can be replaced with ricotta or soft cream cheese; sausage with ham, turkey, mushrooms or olives for a vegetarian version.
- Sauce: ready-made pizza tomato sauce or thick passata with a pinch of oregano works well.
- Extra crunch: for an even drier, crisper base, preheat an empty baking sheet in the oven and bake the pizza on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I replace the cottage cheese with another cheese?
Yes, ricotta, farmer cheese, soft cream cheese or even lightly crumbled mozzarella will work. Choose a cheese that is not too wet so the crust stays crisp.
What if I don’t have tortillas?
You can use thin lavash, pita bread or ready-made pizza bases. Baking time may change by 1–2 minutes, so watch for golden edges.
How do I store leftovers?
Let them cool, wrap in film or place in a container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in a dry skillet or in the oven at 356°F | 180°C for 5–7 minutes to bring back the crunch.