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Pesto Naan Pizza

Published: May 9, 2023 by Mara · This post may contain affiliate links - as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Looking for a quick and easy meal for two? This Pesto Naan Pizza recipe features chewy naan bread, flavorful pesto and melty mozzarella. This recipe is fully customizable and will leave you full and satisfied.

Two Pesto Naan Plates on white lates on a cement background. On each naan pizza is topped 3 basil leaves, thinly sliced tomatoes and chili flakes.

This Pesto Naan Pizza is just 3-ingredients with a TON of additional topping choices to make this recipe to your preference. Enjoy as a for light lunch, dinner or even as a snack! This recipe is super easy to make and is perfect for those busy nights when you want something quick and delicious.

Naan Pizza is a staple in my household because its so fast, easy and delicious. Check out how to make Naan Pizza in an air fyrer and my BLT and Burrata Prosciutto and Arugula variations.

Angled view of two Pesto Naan Pizzas on white plates on a cement background. The pizzas are topped with thinly sliced cherry tomatoes, 3 basil leaves and chili flakes.

Why You'll Love this Recipe

  • Perfect as meal for 2 or snack!
  • Easy to make
  • Delicious and full of flavor
  • Ready in under 30 minutes
  • Only 3 ingredients but can be easily customized to your preference

Ingredient Notes

Pesto Naan pizza ingredients separated into individual white bowls or plates. Each item is labeled with a dark red rectangle box with white text in all caps. Everything sits on a cement background.

Naan Flatbread - I use store-bought to make this meal quick and easy but you can always make your own. Regular naan is the my go-to but garlic naan is delicious as well!

Mozzarella - Use a high quality cheese. I like Tillamook's thick cut but you can also grab a block and hand shred your own.

Pesto - You can use store bought or homemade.

Toppings - Completely optional and can be customized to your preference! I used cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and chili flakes.

  • Meat Toppings - pepperoni, cooked sausage, cooked bacon (or turkey bacon), cooked ham (or Canadian bacon), cooked or leftover chicken
  • Vegetable Toppings - mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, tomatoes
  • Finishing Toppings/Sauce - fresh basil, dry oregano, chili oil, more pesto, ranch, sriracha, chili flakes, arugula, parmesan, balsamic glaze.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place naan flatbread on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
2 pieces of naan on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil on a cement background. In the upper left corner is a dark red square with a white '1' in the center.
  1. When the naan is removed after the first baking, pre-heat the oven to 500 degrees F. Place about 2 tablespoons of pesto on each piece of naan. Spread evenly across each naan.
2 pieces of naan with pesto on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil on a cement background. In the upper left corner is a dark red square with a white '2' in the center.
  1. Top each naan with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and any additional toppings. Bake for 5 minutes until cheese has melted. Optionally, you can switch to broil setting and broil for 1-3 minutes until edges have browned and cheese is slightly browned. Remove from the oven.
2 pieces of naan with pesto, thick shredded mozzarella cheese and thinly sliced cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. The tray sits on a black wire trivet on a cement background. In the upper left corner is a dark red square with a white '3' in the center.
  1. Move to plate and top with your desired finishing toppings and sauce. Eat and enjoy! 
Two Pesto Naan Plates on white lates on a cement background. On each naan pizza is topped 3 basil leaves, thinly sliced tomatoes and chili flakes. In the upper left corner is a dark red square with a white '4' in the center.

Expert Tips

Do not use parchment paper as a substitute for aluminum foil! - Just don't do it! If you don't have aluminum foil then use a silicone baking mat.

All ovens run differently! - I would recommend watching the flatbread extra carefully on the last minute or two of the second bake and the entire time during the broil. Oven temperatures and the even the size of your naan flatbread can vary. As a result you want to be careful so that edges of the flatbread don't burn. While broiling the flatbread, keep an eye on the crust, so you don’t burn it!

Get good quality cheese! - For this recipe, I suggest either buying a block of cheese and shredding it yourself of using Tillamook's Mozzarella Shredded Cheese in the Farmstyle Thick Cut. It melts so well, and tastes really good and fresh. Some pre-grated cheese contains preservatives that help keep the shredded cheese from clumping but doesn't melt together well when cooking or baking.

Overhead of Pesto Naan Pizza on a white plate on a cement background. In the upper left corner is another Pesto Naan Pizza on a white plate cut off at the top. The pizzas are topped with thinly sliced cherry tomatoes, 3 basil leaves and chili flakes.

Recipe FAQ

Can you use frozen naan to make pizza?

Yes. If your naan is frozen, just let it sit out on the counter for 10 minutes. It will continue thawing in the oven.

What can I serve with Naan Pesto Pizza?

Soup, salad or even chicken wings. Here are couple of my favorites:
Zucchini Potato Soup
Blackberry Goat Cheese Salad
Spinach Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad
Cucumber Feta Mint Salad
Raw Rainbow Ribbon Carrot Salad

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Overhead of Pesto Naan Pizza on a white plate on a cement background. In the upper left corner is another Pesto Naan Pizza on a white plate cut off at the top. The pizzas are topped with thinly sliced cherry tomatoes, 3 basil leaves and chili flakes.

Naan Pesto Pizza

Mara
This Naan Pesto Pizza is the perfect recipe for 2! Quick, easy, customizable and delicious!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 2 people
Calories 843 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Naan
  • ¼ cup pesto
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, thick cut

Optional Toppings

  • 8-12 cherry tomatoes sliced
  • chili flakes to taste
  • 6 fresh basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place naan flatbread on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
  • When the naan is removed after the first baking, pre-heat the oven to 500 degrees F. Place about 2 tablespoons of pesto on each piece of naan. Spread evenly across each naan.
  • Top each naan with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella and any additional toppings. Bake for 5 minutes until cheese has melted. Optionally, you can switch to broil setting and broil for 1-3 minutes until edges have browned and cheese is slightly browned. Remove from the oven.
  • Move to plate and top with your desired finishing toppings and sauce. Eat and enjoy! 

Notes

Do not use parchment paper as a substitute for aluminum foil! - Just don't do it! If you don't have aluminum foil then use a silicone baking mat.
All ovens run differently! - I would recommend watching the flatbread extra carefully on the last minute or two of the second bake and the entire time during the broil. Oven temperatures and the even the size of your naan flatbread can vary. As a result you want to be careful so that edges of the flatbread don't burn. While broiling the flatbread, keep an eye on the crust, so you don’t burn it!
Get good quality cheese! - For this recipe, I suggest either buying a block of cheese and shredding it yourself of using Tillamook's Mozzarella Shredded Cheese in the Farmstyle Thick Cut. It melts so well, and tastes really good and fresh. Some pre-grated cheese contains preservatives that help keep the shredded cheese from clumping but doesn't melt together well when cooking or baking.
 
Nutritional information for this recipe is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. Please calculate your own nutritional information if you want it exact to what you make and use my calculations as a guide only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1naan pizza | Calories: 843kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1847mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1778IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 704mg | Iron: 1mg
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