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Torta salata con pomodorini e mozzarella: il rustico perfetto per l'estate.

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🌍Authentic Italian recipe from a Italy-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Barbara Riccio

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Rustic Tomato and Mozzarella Pizza

Cultural Context

Originating from Naples, Italy, rustic tomato and mozzarella pizza is a beloved staple of Italian cuisine. Celebrated for its simplicity, it highlights fresh ingredients such as tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Traditionally baked in a wood-fired oven, this pizza has become a global favorite, inspiring countless variations while retaining its classic roots.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
pomodorini
mozzarella
basilico fresco
origano
pasta sfoglia
pasta brisée

fresh mozzarella

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

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

pizza dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough adds fiber, while store-bought options save time.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in calories, while grated pecorino is often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

Prepare the pastry by rolling out the pasta sfoglia or pasta brisée.

3

Place the rolled pastry in a baking dish.

4

Add a layer of sliced mozzarella on the pastry.

5

Top with halved pomodorini, fresh basil, and a sprinkle of oregano.

6

Bake in the oven until the pastry is golden and the cheese is melted.

Cooking Techniques

bakingrollingspreading

Equipment Needed

baking dishoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Pizza MargheritaNeapolitan Pizza
Local Name: Pizza Rustica con Pomodoro e Mozzarella

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