Cheesy Pizza Quesadillas Quick Easy (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
02 - 80 grams diced onions
03 - 80 grams diced bell peppers

→ Spices and Seasonings

04 - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
05 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
06 - Salt, to taste
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Base and Fillings

08 - 8 eight-inch flour tortillas
09 - 120 milliliters marinara or pizza sauce
10 - 240 grams freshly grated mozzarella cheese
11 - 60 grams pepperoni slices

# Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers with Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring for 3–4 minutes, until softened and fragrant but not mushy. Transfer vegetables to a plate, leaving any residual seasoning in the pan.
02 - Arrange tortillas on a flat work surface. Spread a spoonful of marinara or pizza sauce over each tortilla, ensuring even coverage to the edges.
03 - Distribute sautéed vegetables evenly across half of the tortillas. Scatter pepperoni slices and generously sprinkle with freshly grated mozzarella cheese.
04 - Top each filled tortilla with a second tortilla. Press gently to secure fillings within the edges and prevent cheese from leaking during cooking.
05 - Return skillet to medium heat. Place each quesadilla into the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula for even browning. Turn when the underside is deep golden and cheese begins to melt. Repeat for all quesadillas. Slice and serve immediately while hot.

# Notes:

01 - Avoid overfilling with sauce to maintain a crisp texture and prevent sogginess.
02 - Freshly grated mozzarella ensures optimal melt and texture.
03 - Pressing down with a spatula while toasting helps the cheese melt evenly and promotes browning.
04 - For extra crisp edges, allow a little cheese to melt out and caramelize on the skillet.
05 - Variations include using cooked sausage or chicken, substituting cheeses, or adding mushrooms, spinach, or olives.

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