Description
Italian Quesadillas are a delightful fusion of traditional quesadillas and Italian flavors, featuring a crispy tortilla filled with cheese, herbs, and savory ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cooked spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together the mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread a portion of the cheese mixture on half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- Feel free to add other ingredients like cooked chicken or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Serve with marinara sauce or pesto for dipping.
- These quesadillas can be made ahead and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Italian Quesadillas, Quesadilla Recipe, Italian Cuisine, Vegetarian Quesadillas