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Margherita Pizza

Cultural Context

Margherita Pizza is a classic Italian dish that originated in Naples. It is named after Queen Margherita of Savoy and is known for its simple yet flavorful combination of fresh ingredients. The colors of the pizza represent the Italian flag: red (tomato), white (mozzarella), and green (basil). This dish is a staple in Italian cuisine and is enjoyed worldwide, often served in pizzerias and homes alike.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
pizza dough
1 can Roma tomatoes
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt
10 fresh basil leaves
cornmeal
bocconcini mozzarella

fresh mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella has fewer calories, while shredded mozzarella is often more affordable.

1

Blend the can of Roma tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 clove of garlic, and about 10 fresh basil leaves until smooth.

2

Simmer the blended mixture until it reduces by about half and let it cool completely to form the pizza sauce.

3

Roll out the pizza dough to your desired size and thickness.

4

Sprinkle cornmeal onto a pizza peel and place the rolled-out dough on it to help it slide off onto the pizza stone.

5

Cover the dough base with the prepared pizza sauce.

6

Preheat a pizza stone in the barbecue to 220°C and sprinkle some cornmeal on it.

7

Slide the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone.

8

Top the pizza with bocconcini mozzarella cheese.

9

Cook the pizza until it's golden brown.

10

Add fresh basil leaves on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

baking

Equipment Needed

blenderpizza peelpizza stonebarbecue

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Pizza Margherita
Local Name: Pizza Margherita

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