When in a pinch Naan Personal Pizzas can be whipped up in little to no time. These are our two favorite versions but check out this delicious buffalo version.

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If I was stranded on a deserted island and I could pick only one food to eat for the rest of my life, it would be pizza.

A thin crust.

Fire roasted.

Pizza.

I’ve had many different pizzas in my life and I love too many to choose a favorite. But on my island. I’d lie… swinging in a hammock… eating pizza & beer… from sun up to sun down.

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Beer is not a food… but a drink. That’s on my island too. Abundantly.

To Make These Pesto Tomato Naan Pizzas You Will Need:

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Basil Pesto is definitely on my top 10 favorite things to eat list.

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Get some mozzarella. Fresh is best but any will do.

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Homemade Naan or store bought, either one because this is a judge free blog. Sometimes you simply don’t have time to make and rise your own pizza dough. Especially when one is at the salon getting ones overdue grays covered.

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On this past Sunday evening, I was lucky to receive 4 of these ginormous tomatoes that my in-laws picked up at an Amish farm up north. I have two left. It’s Wednesday. Did I mention they’re huge?

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Then place the naan on an un-greased sheet pan.

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Next, spoon on about 2-3 tablespoons of the basil pesto.

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Then spread it around, leaving a little crust edge.

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Next slice up the to-maters as thin or as thick as you like.

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Then lay them on top of the pesto, sprinkle with some kosher salt and black pepper.

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Next slice up the mozzarella… thin… well try as thin as possible because the thinner the better, and the more better… the even more melty.

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Then after you lay the sliced mozz on top of the pizza; bake in a 425° oven for about 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and the crust is a deep gold.

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That crispy edge is what I’m talking about!

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Then cool, slice and serve.

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I never ever ever go for the center pieces first…

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I like the edges. I’m a total crust girl.

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Not a tomato fan? Neither are my girls, unless it’s ketchup, salsa, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce or pico… go figure right?

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So I make one with out and we call it perfect-pesto-pizza.

Enjoy! And if you give this recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!

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Yield: 4 servings

Pesto & Tomato Naan Personal Pizzas

When in a pinch Naan Personal Pizzas can be whipped up in little to no time. These are our two favorite versions but check out this delicious buffalo version.

Ingredients

  • 2 naan
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto, more or less to taste
  • 1 large tomato, sliced thin
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced thin
  • black pepper, to taste
  • red pepper flakes, for garnish (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 425° degrees.
  • Place naan on a sheet pan and spread with equal amounts of pesto on each. Lay slices of tomato, season with kosher salt and black pepper, and finally top with some mozzarella slices.
  • Place in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes OR until cheese is melted and the crust is a deep golden and crispy. Let cool for a few minutes and serve!

Notes

For the Pesto Pizza: Spread two tablespoons of pesto on each naan. Top with thin slices of fresh mozzarella and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the crust is a deep golden.
Serving: 0.5g, Calories: 371kcal, Carbohydrates: 33g, Protein: 16g, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 753mg, Potassium: 160mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 760IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 280mg, Iron: 1mg