15-Minute Pesto Tomato Naan Personal Pizzas

Prep: 5 minCook: 10 min4 servingsmediumItalian-inspired
Pesto Tomato Naan Personal Pizzas

Quick personal pizzas made on naan bread, topped with basil pesto, fresh tomato slices, and melted mozzarella. Baked until the cheese is bubbly and the crust turns golden and crispy. Ready in under 15 minutes for an easy weeknight meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 2 naan
    focaccia1:1vegetarian

    thicker crust, adjust bake time

  • ¼ cup basil pesto
    sun-dried tomato pesto1:1vegetarianvegan-optional

    same application

    Full guide →
  • 1 large tomato, sliced thin
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced thin
    low-moisture mozzarella1:1vegetarian

    melts faster, less liquid

    Full guide →
  • black pepper(optional)
  • red pepper flakes(optional)
  • kosher salt(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

  2. 2

    Place naan on a sheet pan and spread equal amounts of pesto on each.

  3. 3

    Lay tomato slices on the pesto, season with kosher salt and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Top with mozzarella slices.

  5. 5

    Bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden and crispy.

  6. 6

    Cool for a few minutes and serve.

Tips

Tip 1

Watch carefully during baking to prevent crust from burning while cheese melts.

Tip 2

Let cool briefly before serving to avoid burned mouths from hot cheese.

Good to Know

Storage

Leftover pizzas can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

Make Ahead

Assemble pizzas and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking.

Serve With

Serve warm immediately after cooling slightly. Pairs well with a simple salad or arugula.

See pairing guide →

Common Mistakes

Watch

Overbake to avoid soggy naan; watch for deep golden color as done indicator

Watch

Slice tomato too thick to avoid undercooked pieces and excess moisture

Substitutions

Vegan Options

basil pesto
sun-dried tomato pesto1:1vegetarianvegan-optional

same application

Full guide →

General Alternatives

fresh mozzarella
low-moisture mozzarella1:1vegetarian

melts faster, less liquid

Full guide →
naan
focaccia1:1vegetarian

thicker crust, adjust bake time

Find more substitutions →