Simple Margherita Pizza (Easy, No-Stress Dinner)
Let’s be honest—some nights you want homemade pizza… and some nights you barely want to preheat the oven.
This Simple Margherita Pizza lives right in the middle. It’s fresh, cheesy, a little fancy-feeling, but also so easy it almost feels like cheating. No dough drama. No long ingredient list. No “why did I think this was a good idea at 8pm?”
It’s the kind of recipe Gen X grew into—raised on pizza rolls, now out here pretending we planned dinner all along.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Uses naan or flatbread (no homemade dough required)
- Ready in about 15–20 minutes
- Simple, real ingredients that actually taste good
- Feels a little elevated without doing the most
- Perfect for busy nights, lazy nights, or “I forgot to plan dinner” nights
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10-12 mins
- Total Time: 15-17 mins
- Servings: 1
Ingredients:
- can of hand crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- roma tomato-thinly sliced
- olive oil
- naan or pita bread
- fresh pre-sliced mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil leaves or dried oregano
- red pepper flakes
Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400° F. Spread 2-3 Tbsp of the hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes onto the naan or pita bread.
Step 2: Add a few pieces of sliced fresh mozzarella cheese to the bread, leaving room around the edges for the cheese to spread. Add the thinly sliced tomatoes.
Step 3: Place the pizza on a baking sheet or directly onto the oven rack and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Step 4: Carefully remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle it with olive oil. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
Step 5: Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves or dried oregano and enjoy!
*Caution- Oven will be hot! Use oven mitts when placing and removing pizza from the oven.
Tips for the Best Margherita Pizza
- Don’t overload it — simple ingredients work better when you let them shine
- Use fresh mozzarella for that melty, classic texture
- Add basil after baking so it stays fresh and bright
- Want it crispier? Bake directly on the rack for the last few minutes
Easy Variations
- Add a little prosciutto after baking
- Swap tomatoes for roasted tomatoes for deeper flavor
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you like a little kick
- Use pesto instead of garlic and oil for a different vibe
What to Serve With It
- A simple green salad
- A glass of wine (no explanation needed)
- Or honestly… just eat it straight off the pan while standing in the kitchen. We’re not judging.
Simple Margherita Pizza
Equipment
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp can of San Marzano tomatoes (hand crushed)
- ½-1 roma tomato (thinly sliced)
- ¼ tsp olive oil
- 1 naan or pita bread
- 2-3 oz fresh pre-sliced mozzarella cheese
- fresh basil leaves or dried oregano
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Spread 2-3 Tbsp of the hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes onto the naan or pita bread.
- Add a few pieces of sliced fresh mozzarella cheese to the bread, leaving room around the edges for the cheese to spread. Add the thinly sliced tomato.
- Place the pizza on a baking sheet or directly onto the oven rack and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Carefully remove the pizza from the oven and drizzle it with olive oil. If desired, sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves or dried oregano, and enjoy!
- *Caution- The oven will be hot! Use oven mitts when placing and removing pizza from the oven.
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
