Description
This Pepperoni Naan Pizza is a quick and easy twist on traditional pizza using soft naan bread as the base. Perfect for a fast lunch or weeknight dinner, it combines tangy pizza sauce, melted mozzarella cheese, and spicy pepperoni topped with Italian seasoning and optional crushed red pepper flakes for a flavorful, cheesy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 pieces naan bread (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce and Cheese
- ½ cup pizza sauce or marinara
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Toppings
- 12–16 slices pepperoni
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Optional toppings: fresh basil, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Naan: Place the naan breads on the baking sheet and lightly brush each with olive oil to help create a crispier crust during baking.
- Add Sauce: Spread a thin, even layer of pizza sauce over each naan bread, ensuring full coverage without making it soggy.
- Layer Cheese and Pepperoni: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni slices on top.
- Season: Sprinkle Italian seasoning and, if desired, crushed red pepper flakes over the toppings to add extra flavor and heat.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges of the naan are golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the pizzas to cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil, grated Parmesan, or chopped parsley if using, then slice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use garlic naan as the pizza base.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives for a more loaded pizza.
- This recipe is great for quick lunches or easy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan pizza
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
