Margherita Flatbread Skillet
Pan-toasted flatbread topped with quick tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil for a fast weeknight version.

Total
22 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces flatbread (store-bought, naan or pita-style)
- 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic(optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt(optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)
- 1/2 cup mozzarella (shredded or torn)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (torn)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes total): If using garlic, mince it. In a small bowl, mix crushed tomatoes with olive oil, oregano, garlic (if using), salt, and pepper.
- 2
Cook (12 minutes total): Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the flatbread in the dry skillet for about 1–2 minutes per side, until lightly browned.
- 3
Spread the quick tomato sauce over the toasted flatbread in the skillet. Sprinkle mozzarella on top, cover, and cook for about 6–8 minutes, until the cheese melts.
- 4
Finish: Turn off the heat, scatter basil over the top, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 48 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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