Italy Vs. Mexico (The Game)

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2

Italy Vs. Mexico (The Game): A fusion dish combining Italian and Mexican flavors

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 large flour tortillas
	4 tablespoons ricotta cheese
	4 tablespoons shredded oaxaca cheese ( or Mexican cheese blend )
	2 tablespoons butter
	1 tablespoon olive oil
	1 pinch salt
	1/4 cup Pace Picante Sauce ( or salsa )
	1/4 cup pizza sauce ( marinara sauce )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

600

Sugar

Fat

46g

Italy Vs. Mexico (The Game) is a fusion dish that combines the flavors of both Italian and Mexican cuisine. This dish has a crispy tortilla crust that is filled with a blend of ricotta and oaxaca cheese, then topped with Pace Picante or salsa and pizza or marinara sauce. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please any palate. This delicious dish gets its name from the fact that it combines the colors of both Italian and Mexican flags - red, green and white. It's an easy-to-make dish that's perfect for game nights, parties or a quick weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix together ricotta cheese and shredded oaxaca cheese.
2.	Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
3.	Spread 1 tablespoon of butter on each tortilla. Place one tortilla in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
4.	Flip the tortilla over and spread the cheese mixture evenly over the top.
5.	Add a pinch of salt and cover with the second tortilla. Cook until the bottom tortilla is golden brown.
6.	Flip the tortilla over and spread Pace Picante sauce or salsa evenly over the top, followed by pizza or marinara sauce.
7.	Cover with a lid and cook until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes.
8.	Remove from skillet, cut into wedges and serve.

PROS

Quick and easy to make, Italy Vs.
Mexico (The Game) is a delicious fusion dish that combines the best of both worlds.
It’s a great dish for parties, game nights or a quick and easy dinner.

CONS

Although this dish is tasty, it can be high in calories and sodium.
It’s best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

To lower the sodium level, reduce the amount of salt and cheese used in the recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish can be a good source of protein, calcium and Vitamin C depending on the type of cheeses and sauces used.
The spices used in the dish such as oregano, basil and cumin can also have anti-inflammatory properties.
However, it’s important to note that consuming too much cheese and sodium can lead to health problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease.