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Margherita Flatbread Skillet

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

Margherita Flatbread Skillet

Total

22 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

12 min

Serves

2

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Servings

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. 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. 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. 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. 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

Protein22 g
Carbohydrate48 g
Fat26 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium980 mg

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