Flatbread Pizza Margherita
This Flatbread Pizza Margherita is a quick and easy way to enjoy the classic flavors of a Margherita pizza with the convenience of flatbreads. It's perfect for a light dinner, lunch, or even a party appetizer. Enjoy the simple yet delicious combination of fresh ingredients!
Ingredients
- 2 flatbreads or naan breads
- 1 cup tomato sauce preferably homemade or a good quality store-bought
- 2 cups fresh mozzarella cheese sliced or shredded
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 ripe tomatoes thinly sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for a bit of heat
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). If you have a pizza stone, place it in the oven to preheat as well.
- Prepare Garlic Oil:In a small bowl, combine the olive oil and minced garlic. Brush this mixture lightly over the flatbreads to infuse them with flavor.
- Add Tomato Sauce:Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce evenly over each flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Layer with Cheese:Distribute the fresh mozzarella slices or shreds evenly over the sauce. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the mozzarella.
- Add Tomatoes:Arrange the tomato slices evenly over the cheese.
- Season:Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the top, and if you like, add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Bake:Place the flatbreads directly on the oven rack or on a preheated pizza stone. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the flatbread is crispy around the edges.
- Add Fresh Basil:Remove the flatbreads from the oven and immediately top with fresh basil leaves. The heat from the pizza will wilt the basil just slightly.
- Serve:Drizzle a bit more olive oil over the top, if desired. Cut the flatbread pizzas into slices and serve hot.