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Pizza Sandwiches

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These Pizza Sandwiches are a quick, comforting twist on classic pizza night. Using toasted English muffins as the base, this recipe delivers a crispy texture with every bite. The homemade sauce, simmered with onions, celery, green peppers, and rich tomato paste, offers a deep, aromatic flavor profile enhanced by oregano, basil, and rosemary. Topped with a creamy cottage cheese blend and parmesan, then broiled until golden, these sandwiches are perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a fun snack for the family. Simple ingredients come together to create a dish that feels indulgent yet easy to prepare.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 114.9
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
These Pizza Sandwiches are a quick, comforting twist on classic pizza night. Using toasted English muffins as the base, this recipe delivers a crispy texture with every bite. The homemade sauce, simmered with onions, celery, green peppers, and rich tomato paste, offers a deep, aromatic flavor profile enhanced by oregano, basil, and rosemary. Topped with a creamy cottage cheese blend and parmesan, then broiled until golden, these sandwiches are perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or a fun snack for the family. Simple ingredients come together to create a dish that feels indulgent yet easy to prepare.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1/2 cup Onion; chopped
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon Celery; chopped
  • 2 1/2 tablespoon Green pepper; chopped
  • 1 cup Tomatoes, canned
  • 6 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon Sweet basil
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Rosemary; optional
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion, celery, and green pepper. Saut&# 195;© until tender and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. 2
    Stir in the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and rosemary (if using).
  3. 3
    Reduce heat to low and simmer the sauce for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  4. 4
    While the sauce simmers, split English muffins in half and toast them lightly.
  5. 5
    In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese and 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce.
  6. 6
    Spread the cottage cheese mixture onto each toasted English muffin half.
  7. 7
    Spoon a small amount of the remaining warm sauce over the cottage cheese layer.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of parmesan cheese over each sandwich.
  9. 9
    Place sandwiches under a preheated broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the parmesan cheese is golden and bubbly. Watch closely to prevent burning.
  10. 10
    Remove from oven, let cool for a minute, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 114.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.9g13%
Saturated Fat 1.2g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3809.5mg159%
Total Carbohydrate 11.1g4%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g13%
Sugars 5.4g
Protein 2.1g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The sauce yields approximately 1.5 cups. If you have extra sauce, it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

For a vegan variation, ensure the cottage cheese is plant-based or omit it entirely, using only the sauce and nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.

You can customize the toppings by adding sliced black olives, sliced mushrooms, or banana peppers before broiling.

If you prefer a hotter sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the other seasonings.

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