Naan Bread Pizza

5 from 6 votes

This naan bread pizza is my favorite weeknight hack for getting crispy, hot, homemade pizza on the table in just 20 minutes. It may seem like a shortcut, but the flavors and textures hold all the same comforts you get from typical pizza. I spread a layer of marinara sauce over soft, ready-made naan bread, pile on shredded mozzarella and fresh basil, then bake until golden and bubbly.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 425kcal

Author: Anjali Shah

Equipment

Ingredients

4 naan bread
½ cup marinara sauce
½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
1 teaspoon oregano dried
fresh basil

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F / 176 C.
Lay the naan bread on the baking tray and spread each with marinara sauce.
Sprinkle with oregano and top with fresh basil and mozzarella cheese.
Cook in the oven for 15 minutes.

Video

https://youtu.be/dmxSNXLMomM

Notes

My #1 Secret Tip for this naan bread pizza recipe is to pre-bake the naan. I do this directly on the oven grates for 3-4 minutes, before adding any sauce or toppings. This dries out the surface of the bread slightly and creates a firm, crispy base that will not sink under the weight of the sauce and cheese. If I include this step, I reduce the baking time by 5 minutes.
Allow to rest before slicing: I let the pizza rest for 2 minutes before slicing, as this gives the cheese a chance to settle, ensuring it does not separate from the base during cutting.
Slice toppings thin: If I decide to add toppings, I make sure not to use anything that contains a lot of moisture, and to slice it thinly. This keeps the base from becoming soggy while baking.
Keep toppings level: I make sure my toppings are well distributed over the base, to avoid overcrowding, which may lead to steaming and a soggy base.
Add basil after baking: If you like the fresh basil, I recommend slicing it up finely using a chiffonade cut and sprinkling it over the pizza just before serving. This prevents the basil from wilting and turning black.

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