Crispy Heart-Shaped Margherita Flatbread Pizza
A quick and easy recipe for a thin, crispy flatbread pizza topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil, perfect for date night or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 thin, crispy flatbread or naan (e.g., Stonefire Naan)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato sauce (marinara or pizza sauce)
- 4 oz (115 g) fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn
- Fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it heats.
- Lay your flatbread on a clean surface and carefully cut into a heart shape using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- If using store-bought sauce, stir it quickly. For homemade, mix crushed tomatoes with salt, pepper, minced garlic, and dried oregano.
- Spread about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of sauce evenly over the heart-shaped flatbread, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Tear or slice about 4 oz (115 g) fresh mozzarella and scatter it generously over the sauce.
- Lightly drizzle 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil over the toppings.
- Place the pizza on the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet and bake for 8–12 minutes until the crust is golden and crisp and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the pizza from the oven and immediately scatter fresh basil leaves over the top.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Optionally, add red pepper flakes or grated Parmesan.
- Let the pizza cool for a minute, then slice carefully along the heart shape and serve warm.
Notes
If the flatbread edges brown too quickly, tent the pizza loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use a pizza stone for the crispiest crust or flip your baking sheet upside down as a budget-friendly alternative. Let the pizza rest a minute after baking for easier slicing. For gluten-free or vegan options, use appropriate flatbread and cheese substitutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One quarter of the h
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 400600
- Fat: 1215
- Saturated Fat: 57
- Carbohydrates: 3035
- Fiber: 23
- Protein: 1215
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