Flatbread Pizza Margherita: Quick Classic Tomato Basil Pie
A crisp, thin-crust pizza made with ready-made flatbreads, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil. Baked at high heat for a blistered crust, this Italian-inspired recipe delivers classic Margherita flavors in 20 minutes, perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 2 flatbreads
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup yellow and red cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked pepper
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C)
- Place flatbreads on a parchment-lined baking sheet
- Brush 1 tbsp olive oil evenly over each flatbread
- Spread 1 tbsp tomato sauce over each flatbread
- Top with mozzarella slices, halved cherry tomatoes, salt, and pepper
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until crust is crisp and cheese is melted
- Drizzle remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle Parmesan and basil before serving
Notes
Use low-moisture mozzarella for less weeping
Whole wheat flatbreads add nutty flavor
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal
Whole wheat flatbreads add nutty flavor
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Serve with a side salad for a complete meal
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 18gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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