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Originating from Naples, Tomato Pizza, or Pizza Margherita, was created in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy in the late 19th century. This dish embodies the colors of the Italian flag with its red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil. Today, it is celebrated worldwide and has inspired countless variations, but the classic Neapolitan style remains a beloved favorite.

Ingredients

  • pizza dough
  • tomato sauce
  • fresh mozzarella cheese
  • fresh basil
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • garlic
  • sugar
  • oregano

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
  2. 2Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface until thin and round.
  3. 3Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or baking sheet.
  4. 4Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border.
  5. 5Tear fresh mozzarella into pieces and distribute evenly on top of the sauce.
  6. 6Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and oregano over the cheese.
  7. 7Drizzle olive oil lightly over the pizza.
  8. 8Add fresh basil leaves on top of the cheese.
  9. 9Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is golden and cheese is bubbling, about 10-12 minutes.
  10. 10Remove from the oven and let cool for a minute.
  11. 11Slice the pizza and serve hot.

Ingredient Alternatives

fresh mozzarella cheese

Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

Cheaper: shredded mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

parmesan cheese

Healthier: nutritional yeast

Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option that adds umami.

Techniques

baking

Equipment

ovenpizza stonerolling pinbaking sheet
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Also Known As

Pizza MargheritaNeapolitan Pizza

Ingredients

  • 1 large eggplant, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pre-made pizza crust
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Sprinkle salt on the eggplant slices and let them sit for about 30 minutes to draw out moisture. Rinse and pat dry.
  3. 3Set up a breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
  4. 4Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a baking sheet.
  5. 5Bake the breaded eggplant slices in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  6. 6While the eggplant is baking, prepare the pizza crust according to package instructions.
  7. 7Spread a layer of marinara sauce over the pizza crust.
  8. 8Once the eggplant is done, layer the baked eggplant slices on top of the marinara sauce.
  9. 9Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese over the eggplant slices.
  10. 10Bake the pizza in the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  11. 11Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, slice, and serve.

Equipment

OvenBaking sheetBowls for breadingPizza cutter

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