Pesto Naan(Flatbread) Pizza with Cherry Tomatoes
Make this pesto naan pizza recipe in minutes with just three ingredients! Start with naan bread, spread a rich pesto naan pizza sauce, and top with mozzarella for a delicious mozzarella naan pizza. Add your favorite pesto naan pizza toppings, like cherry tomatoes or chicken for a chicken pesto naan pizza. This naan bread pesto pizza is a quick appetizer—perfect for weeknights or parties.
Equipment
- 1 Oven
Ingredients
- 1 Piece Naan
- 2 tbsp Pesto
- 1/2 Cup Mozzarella
- 7-8 Cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Take your Naan and place it on the pizza mesh(I would place this mesh inside the oven as well). If you're using homemade leftover naan, it's ready to go. If you're using frozen naan, take it out—there's no need to reheat it beforehand.
- Spread a layer of pesto sauce evenly over the naan. Next, sprinkle some mozzarella cheese on top to help hold the toppings in place. I used cherry tomatoes as my main topping, but you can also add other ingredients like olives, bell peppers, or mushrooms if you prefer. I like to keep this pizza simple, so I stick to just cherry tomatoes.
- Preheat an oven at 250°C (480°F) for at least 10 minutes. Place the pizza near the lower heating element and bake for about 8 minutes. This helps achieve a crispy bottom while ensuring the toppings cook evenly. I recommend using only the lower heating element to avoid burning the top while allowing the pizza to cook slowly and develop a nice, melty texture with a deep golden-brown color.
- In the end, switch to the broiler setting(or switch on the top heating element) and heat the top of the pizza for about 1 minute to get the cheese brown.
- Enjoy this crispy, flavorful pesto naan pizza!
Notes
Use a Mesh Tray – Instead of a pizza stone, I like using a mesh tray to cook my naan pizza. It helps the bottom get crispy without needing to reheat a pizza stone repeatedly. This also allows better airflow, ensuring even cooking.
Avoid Parchment Paper or Liners – Keep the bottom open so the heat circulates properly. This helps crisp up the base faster without trapping moisture.
Preheat Your Oven Well – Heat your oven to 250°C (480°F) for at least 10 minutes before baking. A properly preheated oven ensures the pizza cooks evenly and quickly. If you skip this step, your cooking time will vary, and the crust may not crisp up as well.
Position Matters – Place your pizza closer to the lower heating element. This helps the base get crispy while preventing the toppings from burning too soon.