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Nutritional Values
750kcal
20gProtein
90gCarbs
30gFat
4gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Margherita Pizza
How to order / say it
Say it
Pizza Margherita — [PEE-tsa Mar-ghuh-REE-tah]
Order
I'd like the Margherita Pizza, please.
Locally
Vorrei la Pizza Margherita, per favore.
Say locally
Classic Neapolitan pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Why try it?
A symbol of Italian culinary tradition, Margherita Pizza is a testament to the simplicity and quality of Neapolitan ingredients.
How it tastes
The taste is a perfect harmony of tangy tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil on a crisp yet chewy crust.
Origin & History — first documented: 1889
Created in 1889 by Raffaele Esposito to honor Queen Margherita of Savoy, it quickly became a staple of Neapolitan cuisine.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥣 200 g tomato sauce
- 🥛 150 g mozzarella cheese
- 🌿 10 leaves fresh basil
- 🌾 500 g pizza dough
- 🫒 10 ml olive oil
- 🧂 5 g sea salt
Method
- 1 Prepare the dough and spread it into a round shape.
- 2 Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.
- 3 Add slices of mozzarella and place basil leaves on top.
- 4 Drizzle with olive oil and bake in a hot oven until the crust is golden.
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