Quick Naan Bread Margherita Pizza
A fast and easy homemade Margherita pizza using naan bread as a quick dough substitute, topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil. Ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 store-bought plain naan bread (6–8 inches diameter)
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn into small pieces
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (pizza or marinara)
- 8–10 fresh basil leaves, torn or whole
- 1–2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 small clove fresh garlic (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) and place a baking sheet or pizza stone inside to heat for at least 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine 1-2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 minced clove fresh garlic. Mix and set aside.
- Lay the naan flat on a clean surface. Spread about 1/2 cup of tomato sauce evenly over the naan, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Scatter the fresh mozzarella pieces evenly over the tomato sauce.
- Lightly sprinkle salt and freshly cracked black pepper over the cheese. Add crushed red pepper flakes if desired.
- Drizzle the prepared garlic olive oil mixture over the top.
- Place the naan pizza onto the preheated baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake for 8-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges are golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves on top.
- Slice and serve hot. Optionally, drizzle with extra olive oil or balsamic glaze.
Notes
Use room temperature mozzarella for better melting. Preheat the baking surface to get a crisp bottom crust. Add basil after baking to preserve its fresh flavor. Avoid overloading sauce to prevent sogginess. For a quick melt, broil for 1-2 minutes but watch closely to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan bread pizza
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
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