Do you ever use leftover pasta sauce as a substitute for pizza sauce? You know, to make pizza bagels, pita pizzas and English muffin pizzas?
Or have you ever used the leftover pasta sauce to make a Grilled Naan Pizza? It’s a must because it tastes so amazing when cooked on a grill!
It’s still delicious when baked in the oven, but keep scrolling and we’ll explain why we prefer the grilled version whenever possible.
The Sauce
But first, keep in mind that pasta sauce has more water in it than pizza sauce so it can make the naan soggy.
The quick fix is to lightly brush the naan with olive oil before spreading on the sauce. The oil repels water and prevents it from seeping it into the crust below.
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A sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese on top of the sauce makes any pizza extra flavorful!
No pepperoni? No problem. How about frozen cooked meatballs from the freezer? Defrost a few in the microwave, then cut into small pieces. Set those on top with shredded mozzarella cheese!
How to Cook on the Grill
To cook on the grill, preheat the grill to medium heat, then set your naan pizza directly on the rack. Two to three minutes is all it takes to soften the Naan and tattoo its soft bottom with grill marks. Looks so good!
To melt the cheese and warm the toppings, transfer the pizza to the top rack of the grill, then close the lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
If you don’t have a top rack, keep the flame going on one side of the grill and turn off the burners on the other side. Set the pizza on the side away from flame and close the lid to cook.
Of course, you can also bake your naan pizza in a 350°F oven as well. You just don’t get those enticing grill marks on the naan.
Tangy fresh basil adds an appetizing finishing touch! Place on the pizza after it has finished cooking or the heat will blacken the bright green basil leaves which doesn’t look nearly as appetizing.
What do you think? Will you top your Grilled Naan Pizza with meatballs, mozzarella and basil? Or do you have other delicious ideas in mind? Let us know in the comments!
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