A quick, individual-sized Naan Margherita Pizza is ready in just 15 minutes, thanks to a naan shortcut!
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Naan Margherita Pizza in 15 Minutes!
I can’t resist naan pizza! Whether it’s pepperoni naan pizza, Caesar salad pizza, and flatbread pizza, these quick little “cheater pizzas” are always a hit with my family. They’re ready in minutes and loved by everyone.
When my son asked if we could make a Margherita version, I knew I had to try it. Homemade dough is always special, but I’ll be honest, life is busy and sometimes shortcuts are what keep dinner exciting and stress free. That’s where naan comes in. Using store-bought naan makes it so easy to whip up restaurant-style pizzas right at home. And truthfully, I might even like them better this way!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swap/Tip |
|---|---|
| Naan | Try homemade naan if you want, or use pita bread or flatbread in a pinch. |
| Pizza Sauce | Use marinara, homemade tomato sauce, or even pesto for a twist. |
| Mozzarella | Fresh mozzarella balls give a creamier texture; shredded mozzarella browns more evenly. |
| Campari Tomatoes | Use cherry or Roma tomatoes if that’s what you have for Naan Margherita Pizza. |
| Fresh Basil | If basil isn’t available, try arugula after baking for a peppery bite. |
| Parmesan Cheese | Optional, but adds savory depth. |
How To Make Naan Margherita Pizza
- Preheat oven: Heat to 400°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare naan: Brush lightly with olive oil and bake a few minutes to crisp.
- Sauce & toppings: Spread sauce evenly, then layer mozzarella and thin tomatoes.
- Bake: Return to oven until cheese is bubbly and golden, 8–10 minutes.
- Finish & serve: Sprinkle Parmesan, drizzle olive oil, and scatter fresh basil. Slice and enjoy right away!
Variations
- Caprese style: Drizzle balsamic glaze on top the naan Margherita pizza after baking.
- Spicy kick: Sprinkle red pepper flakes or hot honey before serving.
- Pesto drizzle: Swirl basil pesto right on top for a fresh twist.
- Veggie boost: Add thinly sliced zucchini or roasted red peppers.
More Easy, Fast Recipes:
Margherita Pizza
Equipment
- 2 Sheet pan (15" x 10")
Ingredients
- 2 (8.8-ounce) packages naan 4 total naan breads, I use/recommend Stonefire original
- 1 cup pizza sauce I recommend Muir Glen
- 8 ounces whole-milk mozzarella cheese very thinly sliced
- 3 to 4 campari tomatoes or about 3/4 cup halved grape tomatoes
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. Set the naan bread on the sheet pans (2 per sheet). Lightly drizzle all the naan with olive oil (about 3/4 teaspoon per naan). Bake in the oven for 2 minutes, then remove.
- While naan is baking, very thinly slice the mozzarella cheese and tomatoes. Spread about 1/4 cup of pizza sauce evenly on each naan, leaving about 1/2 inch of crust around the outside.
- Add sliced mozzarella cheese over the sauce, leaving some of the sauce exposed. Add the sliced tomatoes on top—about 7–8 slices per naan pizza. Repeat, adding ingredients for each naan pizza.
- Place pizzas in the oven for 6–8 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Remove from oven and immediately grate fresh Parmesan over each pizza (about 2 tablespoons per pizza; I like to grate with a zester so it’s super fine). Drizzle more olive oil right on top (optional; I drizzle about 1/2 teaspoon per pizza) and add fresh basil (full leaves if small or chiffonade larger leaves). Cut into slices and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Used grocery store pizza dough and loved every bite! My hubby doesn’t get the leftovers!
Yay! So happy this was a hit! Thanks Jan!
Making tonight
Can’t wait to hear what you think!
Husband liked it… that means it was great! I used a long pizza crust Trader Joe’s has, it is another option. I saw the “Fine sea salt and freshly cracked pepper,” but I did not see in instructions where to add it? I added it with the oil when I baked the naan bread for 2 min. Thanks for the GREAT recipe!!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for the comment 🙂
very creative, love how quick this one is, a great adaption of naan, thank you
I hate to sound like such a newbie, but ….what is Naan bread ? Are you just talking about the pre-packaged, already baked, round pizza shaped bread ?
Don’t worry, you don’t! 🙂 Yes exactly! 🙂 I recommend Stonefire’s for this recipe