These Italian Pita Bread Sandwiches are quite delicious and filling packed with pork, green peppers, mozzarella, and an Italian red sauce. If you love easy meals, this is quick to make and ready in just 20 minutes.
Why I love this recipe
The best part is it’s all made in just one pan for easy cleanup. This pork pita pocket recipe for two makes 4 half-pita bread sandwiches.
Need ideas for a complete meal? Try this BLT Macaroni Salad or this Potato Salad. Use the rest of your pita halves when you make these Gyro Style Pitas for Two.
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Ingredients
(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
boneless pork chops
green pepper
olive oil
dried onion (diced green onion)
parsley
cornstarch
salt
jarred minced garlic
sugar
Italian seasoning
tomato paste
pita bread
Shredded Mozzarella
Lettuce (optional)
Substitutions and additions
You can use pork, chicken, beef, or ground beef to mix it up a bit.
You can use romaine lettuce, fresh spinach leaves, or iceberg lettuce.
Add some red pepper flakes for some spicy heat.
Prefer a slice of cheese? Try sliced provolone instead of mozzarella.
Equipment used for this recipe
How to make this pita cheese sandwich
Step 1 - On a cutting board, cut the pork into bite-sized cubes.
Step 2 - Dice the green pepper small.
Step 3 - Cut the pita pockets in half.
Step 4 - Heat the olive oil in a high-sided frying pan on medium heat.
Step 5 - Add the green pepper and pork in a single layer and cook until the meat is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Step 6 - Stir in the onion, parsley, cornstarch, salt, minced garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, water, and tomato paste.
Step 7 - Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 - 3 minutes until thickened.
Step 8 - Fill the delicious pockets of pita bread with lettuce, if desired, meat mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Serve and Enjoy.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! It's packed full of nutrients, it will keep you full during the day, and it's easy to eat.
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Italian Pita Bread Sandwiches
Ingredients
- ½ pound boneless pork chops (or chicken, beef, or ground beef)
- ½ cup green pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried onion (or 1 diced green onion)
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon jarred minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 whole pita pockets
- Shredded Mozzarella
- Lettuce (optional)
Instructions
- On a cutting board, cut the pork into bite-sized cubes.
- Dice the green pepper small.
- Cut the pita pockets in half.
- Heat the olive oil in a high-sided frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the green pepper and pork in a single layer and cook until the meat is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the onion, parsley, cornstarch, salt, minced garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, water, and tomato paste.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 - 3 minutes until thickened.
- Fill the delicious pockets of pita bread with lettuce, if desired, meat mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- You can use pork, chicken, beef, or ground beef to mix it up a bit.
- You can use romaine lettuce, fresh spinach leaves, or iceberg lettuce.
- Add some red pepper flakes for some spicy heat.
- Prefer a slice of cheese? Try sliced provolone instead of mozzarella.
Nutrition
Hi and welcome. I’m Zona and I have a passion for recipes. I share recipes, tips, tricks, and resources to help you cook for two. Eat, drink, and enjoy!
Mary
Wednesday 16th of June 2021
Could you just use marinara to save time for the sauce? Thank you! They look so good!
Zona
Thursday 17th of June 2021
Hi Mary, you could use marinara. The flavor will probably be slightly different and the marinara will not be as thick without the tomato paste. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out for you :)
Easy Gyro Style Pitas Recipe for Two • Zona Cooks
Wednesday 24th of July 2019
[…] Need something to go with it? Try this Potato Salad for Two or this Red Velvet Cake for Two. Use the rest of your pitas when you make these Italian Pita Pockets for Two. […]
Heather McLean
Friday 21st of July 2017
these look delish! thanks for sharing
Zona
Friday 21st of July 2017
These are really good and versatile since you can use different meats in it. Thanks for your comment Heather :)