What is Pizza Margherita Napoletana?
The original pizza Margherita with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella di bufala, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil. Baked in a wood-fired oven at high temperature for the perfect Neapolitan crust.
Meaning and description
The original pizza Margherita with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella di bufala, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil. Baked in a wood-fired oven at high temperature for the perfect Neapolitan crust.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian
Allergen hints
Gluten, Milk
Ingredients
- Pizza Dough: Neapolitan-style dough made with tipo 00 flour, water, salt, and yeast. Fermented for at least 24 hours
- San Marzano Tomatoes: Sweet, low-acid tomatoes from the volcanic soil near Naples, crushed by hand
- Mozzarella di Bufala: Fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese, torn by hand and drained to prevent soggy pizza
- Fresh Basil: Genovese basil leaves, added fresh after baking for maximum aroma
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: High-quality Italian olive oil, drizzled sparingly before and after baking
- Sea Salt: Fine sea salt to season the tomato sauce and enhance flavors
About this dish
Pizza Margherita was created in 1889 by pizzaiolo Raffaele Esposito in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy during her visit to Naples. The pizza's colors - red tomatoes, white mozzarella, and green basil - represent the Italian flag. This iconic pizza established the foundation for all modern pizza and is protected by the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG). According to Neapolitan tradition, authentic Pizza Margherita must be baked in a wood-fired oven at temperatures around 485°C (905°F) for just 60-90 seconds.