This Quick Naan Pizza is perfect for a fast, customizable dinner. Soft naan bread serves as a quick crust topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings. Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or casual lunches.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in under 15 minutes
- Customizable with any toppings
- Soft naan makes a perfect crust
- Minimal cleanup and fuss
- Perfect for lunch, dinner, or snack time
Ingredients

- 2 naan breads
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: olives, bell peppers, pepperoni, mushrooms
Step-by-Step Instructions

- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Place naan breads on a baking sheet.
- Spread tomato sauce evenly over each naan.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Arrange cherry tomatoes and red onion slices over cheese.
- Add any optional toppings.
- Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Remove from oven, add fresh basil leaves, slice, and serve.
Tips & Variations
- Use whole wheat or garlic naan for extra flavor
- Swap mozzarella for cheddar or provolone
- Add cooked chicken, sausage, or tofu for protein
- Sprinkle chili flakes for heat
- Serve with a side salad for a balanced meal
Storage & Freezer Instructions
- Best enjoyed immediately
- Store leftover naan pizzas in airtight container up to 2 days
- Reheat in oven or toaster oven for crispness
- Do not freeze assembled pizza with fresh toppings
- Prepare toppings in advance to save time
Serving & Pairing Ideas

- Serve with mixed green salad
- Pair with garlic breadsticks
- Add a dipping sauce like ranch or marinara
- Enjoy with a glass of iced tea or lemonade
- Serve as a snack or main course
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use store-bought naan?
Yes, any plain or garlic-flavored naan works perfectly for quick pizzas.
Can I make this vegetarian?
Absolutely, just skip meat toppings or use plant-based alternatives.
Can I freeze naan pizza?
Assembled naan pizzas are best fresh, but naan bread and toppings can be prepped separately and assembled later.
Can I cook this on a skillet?
Yes, heat a skillet on medium-low, cover, and cook until cheese melts.
Ready to Make It?
This Quick Naan Pizza is fast, fun, and fully customizable. Keep it bookmarked for easy weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers.
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Homemade Naan Pizza
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
Quick naan pizza topped with cheese, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. Easy, customizable, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
2 naan breads
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon olive oil
Optional toppings: olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, pepperoni
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Place naan on baking sheet.
3. Spread tomato sauce.
4. Sprinkle mozzarella.
5. Add cherry tomatoes and onion.
6. Add optional toppings.
7. Drizzle olive oil.
8. Bake 8–10 minutes.
9. Add fresh basil and serve.
Notes
Use garlic naan for extra flavor.
Serve immediately.
Prep toppings in advance for speed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naan pizza
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg