Breakfast Pizza on a Crisp Wrap

Breakfast pizza is one of those ideas that sounds fancy until you make it and realise it is really just a wrap with ambitions. I like it on busy mornings because the oven does most of the work while you get the coffee on. The wrap goes in flat on a sheet of baking paper, and within a few minutes the edges start to crisp while the middle stays soft enough to fold. That contrast is the whole trick, so don't be tempted to pile on so much topping that the base goes soggy.

Passata is my favourite base here, since it tastes bright and fresh without any extra work. If you only have tomato paste, spread it thinly and it will still do the job. I keep the cheese split in two, half underneath so it melts into the wrap and half on top so it browns. Spinach can look like a lot when it goes on raw, but it wilts down to almost nothing in the oven, so pile it on generously.

Mushrooms are worth a small detour. They are mostly water, which is why they release juice if they are crowded on a hot tray. Slice them thin, leave some space between the pieces, and they will roast rather than steam. A handful of basil at the end adds a green, peppery lift that makes the whole thing taste like it came from a pizza oven rather than a kitchen drawer.

If you are feeding someone else, or you want to make the morning feel a little more relaxed, serve this with a small bowl of fruit or a plate of sliced cucumber with a squeeze of lemon. A couple of boiled eggs on the side work well too, and they make the plate feel more filling without adding much effort. I also like it with a cup of hot tea and a bit of quiet before the day starts.

Leftovers are rare in my house, but if you have half a wrap left over, wrap it tightly and keep it in the fridge. Reheat it in a dry pan or the air fryer rather than the microwave, which makes the base limp. It will never be quite as crisp as it was fresh, but it still makes a decent lunch on the go.

If you are in the mood to make more of a breakfast spread, these pair nicely with this one:

• Cheesy Tortilla Egg Bake with Spinach is a good choice if you want to cook for a few people at once.
• Golden Omelette with Mushrooms and Spinach is a softer, quieter option when you want eggs rather than bread.