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How to Make Neapolitan Pizza and Roman Pizza at Home Using the Same Dough

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Neapolitan Pizza originated in Naples, Italy, in the late 18th century, becoming a staple of Italian cuisine. It reflects the region's rich agricultural heritage, with simple, high-quality ingredients like tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Traditionally cooked in a wood-fired oven, this pizza is celebrated for its soft, chewy crust and fresh toppings. Today, Neapolitan Pizza has gained global popularity, inspiring countless variations while maintaining its classic roots.

Ingredients

  • pizza dough
  • San Marzano tomatoes
  • fresh mozzarella
  • fresh basil
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare pizza dough and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
  2. 2Preheat the oven to its highest setting, ideally around 250°C (482°F).
  3. 3Shape the dough into a round disk on a floured surface.
  4. 4Spread a thin layer of San Marzano tomatoes over the dough, leaving a small border.
  5. 5Tear fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute evenly over the tomatoes.
  6. 6Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. 7Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the top.
  8. 8Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling, about 7-10 minutes.
  9. 9Remove from the oven and add fresh basil leaves on top.
  10. 10Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Ingredient Alternatives

fresh mozzarella

Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories while shredded mozzarella is often less expensive.

San Marzano tomatoes

Healthier: any canned tomatoes

Cheaper: regular tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are more accessible and affordable.

extra virgin olive oil

Healthier: avocado oil

Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with a higher smoke point.

parmesan cheese

Healthier: nutritional yeast

Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while pecorino can be less expensive.

Techniques

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Equipment

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Also Known As

Pizza NapoletanaPizza Margherita

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