5-Star Taste Margherita Flatbread in Under 35 Minutes
Make this easy flatbread pizza for a light Friday dinner or a sophisticated side dish, featuring vibrant red tomatoes and fresh green basil for a Caprese flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made flatbread crust (about 10–12 inches)
- 4 tablespoons tomato sauce (high quality)
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced or torn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the flatbread crust directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet.
- Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the flatbread, leaving a small border for the crust.
- Arrange the fresh mozzarella slices and halved cherry tomatoes over the sauce.
- Drizzle the olive oil lightly over the toppings and sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 10 to 14 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the flatbread from the oven. Immediately scatter the fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately for a quick Italian dinner.
Notes
- For an extra crispy edge, place a pizza stone in the oven while it preheats.
- Use high-quality ingredients; the simplicity of this recipe means the flavor of the tomatoes and basil is important.
- This recipe works well as vegetarian party food for gatherings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 flatbread
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 45