Margherita Pizza on Homemade Naan Recipe

Margherita pizza is a classic, simple Italian dish that celebrates the colors of the Italian flag: bright red tomatoes, creamy white mozzarella, and fresh green basil. This easy flatbread version uses homemade naan as the crust, topped with pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, and basil. The naan can be prepared ahead of time, leaving minimal work for dinner. If you prefer sourdough-based breads, try this with a sourdough discard naan for a slightly tangy crust.

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Margherita Pizza on Homemade Naan Flatbread

A light and satisfying flatbread pizza made with fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, and basil. Using naan gives a tender, slightly chewy crust that pairs beautifully with the classic Margherita flavors.

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Prep Time
10

Cook Time
20

Course
Main Course

Cuisine
Italian

Servings
4

Ingredients

4 Naan flatbreads (use homemade or store-bought)
Pizza sauce (your favorite)
8 oz. fresh mozzarella
Fresh basil whole leaves or torn
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or sliced Roma tomatoes)
Olive oil
Salt
Garlic powder (optional)
Italian seasoning (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C)

Place the naan flatbreads on a large pizza stone or baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over each flatbread, then top with slices of fresh mozzarella.
Arrange the halved cherry tomatoes (or sliced Roma tomatoes) on a separate baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning if using.
Roast the tomatoes 10–15 minutes in the preheated oven until they soften and begin to caramelize. Remove them from the oven when done.
After the tomatoes are roasted, place the prepared naan pizzas in the oven and bake until the mozzarella is melted and the edges of the naan are lightly browned, about 6–10 minutes depending on your oven.
Remove the pizzas from the oven. Top each with the roasted tomatoes and fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with a bit more olive oil if desired, slice, and serve immediately.

Notes

Roasting the tomatoes separately prevents excess juice from making the naan soggy. If you use watery mozzarella, blot any excess moisture after baking with a spoon or paper towel to keep the crust crisp.

You can swap cherry tomatoes for sliced Roma tomatoes; just be sure to roast them first. Store-bought naan works well for a quicker meal if you don’t have time to make homemade flatbread.

Keyword
Flatbread, Naan, Margherita Pizza

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These naan flatbread Margherita pizzas pair nicely with a light fruit salad or a green salad with a protein such as curried chicken cobb salad. They’re a flexible weeknight meal—easy to scale up for guests or keep simple for a family dinner.

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Ingredients summary: Naan or other flatbread, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, small tomatoes (cherry or Roma), pizza sauce, olive oil, salt, and optional garlic powder and Italian seasoning.

If you like, brush the naan lightly with olive oil before adding sauce for an extra-flavorful crust. The combination of toasted naan, melted fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, and basil creates a balanced, bright flavor profile that feels special without a lot of effort.

Step 1: Place naan on a pizza stone or baking sheet, spread sauce, and top with mozzarella. The amount of sauce is up to your taste—use a light layer to keep the flatbread crisp.

Choosing mozzarella: Fresh mozzarella in a ball often has less excess liquid than pre-sliced logs. If your cheese releases moisture while baking, blot it lightly to avoid a soggy crust.

Step 2: Roast the tomatoes on a baking sheet with olive oil and seasonings for 10–15 minutes. Roasting intensifies their flavor and reduces juice that would otherwise make the crust soggy. You can keep seasonings simple—olive oil and salt—or include garlic powder and Italian seasoning for extra aroma.

Step 3–4: After roasting the tomatoes, bake the prepared naan pizzas until the mozzarella softens and the edges of the naan turn golden. Remove from the oven, top with the roasted tomatoes and fresh basil, slice, and serve.

We enjoyed these Margherita naan pizzas with curried chicken cobb salad and fresh watermelon. They’re an easy, crowd-pleasing meal you can customize—add a protein, swap toppings, or change the flatbread to suit what you have on hand.

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