I love to make my own pizza crust, but sometimes it’s just too much effort. So why not use ready-made naan bread to make a super easy naan pizza? It makes a delicious, classy meal when topped with a simple sun dried tomato and mini mozzarella topping, and only takes 20 minutes from start to finish!
A super easy no-recipe dinner
Is it one of those days when even an easy dinner seems too hard – but you don’t really want to order a takeaway?
You need a ‘no recipe’ meal just like this that you can pull together in just a few moments and have on the table in just 20 minutes.
Naan bread for a perfect no-effort pizza base
When my son was first born, it felt like we lived on focaccia pizzas from our local Aldi. They were actually pretty good with a fresh salad on the side.
But then at some point (when life had ‘sort of’ got back to a more manageable rhythm), it suddenly occurred to me that I could buy ready-made naan bread and make my own easy naan pizza.
Because sometimes simple is best, this is all I usually add to my naan pizzas:
- good quality jarred pasta or pizza sauce
- sun dried tomatoes
- sliced balls of mozzarella (use a big one, or sometimes I buy bocconcini – a fancy name for mini mozzarella balls)
- fresh basil scattered over at the end
Alternative easy toppings
You can add all sorts of toppings to naan pizzas, of course – whatever you have in the fridge, or whatever are your favourites.
Here are a few examples, but really there are no rules!
- cooked mushrooms or caramelised onions (just cook the mushrooms slowly in a pan with a bit of butter and sugar or honey)
- cooked ham, bacon, pepperoni etc.
- pesto
- leftover roasted vegetables
- jarred antipasto such as artichokes, olives and roasted peppers
- ‘fancy’ cheeses such as feta, goat’s cheese, emmenthal or ricotta
Keep an eye on the toppings to check they aren’t burning, but as the pizza is only in the oven for a short time they should be OK.
Can you make this with any other types of bread?
Yes!
This ‘pizza hack’ works with several other types of bread I can think of: Turkish bread (popular in Australia), and this homemade easy focaccia bread. The focaccia bread is a rainy day project, but it’s a lot easier and quicker than you might think! No kneading required!
You might have some other ideas, too. Basically any kind of flatt(er) bread that you think might be suitable – give it a go!
More easy ‘takeaway at home’ recipes
- Takeaway style sweet and sour chicken
- Easy chicken katsu curry
- 15-minute sticky sesame chicken
- 15-minute Shanghai chicken
- leftover risotto arrancini and marinara sauce
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Super easy naan pizza with sun dried tomato and mozzarella (20-minute meal)
Ingredients (UK/Australia? Click below for grams/ml)
- 1 naan bread ready baked
- 3 tablespoons pasta sauce jarred or fresh of your choice
- 4 bocconcini (mini mozzarella balls)
- 3 sundried tomatoes cut into pieces
- 1 handful parmesan cheese optional
- black pepper to taste
- 1 handful basil fresh
to serve (suggestion)
- a nice fresh green salad
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 390F / 200C.
- Spread the tomato sauce over the bread, then scatter with the mozzarella and tomatoes, parmesan (if using), and black pepper.
- Bake directly on the oven shelf for about 15 minutes, or until the mozzarella is bubbling and starting to brown.
- Scatter with the fresh basil and serve immediately
Jessica says
I honestly didn’t know what bocconcini was- but of course I know mini mozzarella balls. Congrats on your move and I hope things settle down soon. Loved the sun dried tomatoes on this one, in fact, I doubled them!
Helen says
Hi Jessica! Ha yes you got me. Bocconcini is just mini mozzarella balls… hahaha! Just sounds more fancy. Glad you enjoyed this and thanks so much for the rating!
Helen says
Ha, you got me! Yep, bocconcini = mini mozzarella balls. Just trying to sound fancy!
Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says
This is such a great idea for a quick weeknight meal or snack! I bet they would be perfect on the grill as well, making them great for days when it is too hot to put the oven on.
Helen says
Thanks, Claire! I love your idea of cooking them on the grill!
mira says
This pizza is just perfect for me! So easy to make, too. I haven’t been making pizzas lately, because I have no time to make the dough, or just don’t remember to get some store bought one. Will be trying this!
Sorry, nut I missed that you moved to Australia again! Hope you guys and Benjamin are doing well!
Helen says
It’s OK – we move so often, I’m not surprised you can’t keep up!!!
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Congratulations on your big move, I hope you get settled in quickly. I love the idea of naan pizza, such a great shortcut and the flavors on this pizza are right up my alley.
Helen says
Thank you, Janette! So glad you like the pizza too!
ann says
PS your puter is still on UK time.
Helen says
Oops! I’ll fix that. Thanks for the heads-up! I need to update my About page too!
ann says
Sorry that you are having such a sh..ty time but welcome back to these shores.
If I had the above pizza every time I couldn’t be bothered cooking it would be a 24/7 diet….lol
I hope things settle down for you soon. One consolation is that winter is possibly much the same as the summer you have left behind?
Helen says
Hahaha… absolutely right, Ann. There’s been some wonderful warm sunshine since we’ve arrived, but those nights at home sure are chilly! Ironically, it was 30 or so degrees before we left the UK, and we just couldn’t cool down at night because of course no one has air con!
Thanks so much for the good wishes. I really like Australia, but of course we have a bit of adjusting to do! 🙂