Description
A quick and easy 10-minute Margherita naan pizza recipe that combines soft naan bread with fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and fragrant basil, broiled to bubbly perfection for a delicious, simple meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 naans
Toppings
- Tomato sauce (to taste, see note)
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Italian seasoning (to taste)
- Sliced fresh mozzarella (mozzarella fresca) (to taste)
- Handful fresh basil
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven: Turn your oven’s broiler on high and adjust the oven rack to the top third position to ensure the cheese and naan edges brown properly.
- Assemble the pizza: Place the naans on a baking sheet. Spread each naan with an even layer of tomato sauce, then lightly sprinkle garlic powder and Italian seasoning over them. Add slices of fresh mozzarella on top, distributing evenly, and fill the gaps with fresh basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Broil the pizzas: Place the baking sheet under the preheated broiler and broil for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the naan develop a light brown crispness.
- Finish and serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven. Add more fresh basil torn into smaller pieces on top and drizzle with olive oil. Slice the pizzas and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- The amount of tomato sauce and toppings can be adjusted according to your preference for sauce thickness and cheese coverage.
- Using fresh mozzarella provides the best melt and flavor, but shredded mozzarella can be a convenient substitute.
- Broiling times may vary depending on your oven’s heat intensity, so keep a close watch to prevent burning.
- For a crispier base, you can preheat the naans in the oven for 2 minutes before adding toppings.
