Pizza in Italy is as anyone would expect a serious thing. And if you don't like pizza, there is something wrong with you..
There are many variations depending on the region and city and the fresh ingredients that are found there. But there are a few pizzas that will be found throughout Italy and they have their own names! Which would would you order??
Marghertia
Tomato sauce, Mozzarella and basil.
Origines: Naples, Campania
The "legend" goes that the pizza is named after Queen of Italy, Margherita of Savoy and its in the colour of the Italian flag red, white and green.
Marinara
Tomato sauce, Garlic, Origano and oil.
Origines: Naples, Campania
It can be referred to as sailor's pizza.
Diavola
Tomato, Mozzarella, Spicy Salame, Origano
Origines: Unknown maybe Calabria
Quick tip pepperoni in Italian actually means peppers (usually bell-peppers). The english world pepperoni in Italian would be Salame.
Pizza Quattro Stagioni
The pizza means Four Season Pizza, and it is a popular style prepared with various ingredients in four sections, with each section representing a season of the year.
Origines: Everywhere ingredients depends on the location
Pizza Quattro Formaggi
Tomato, and 4 cheeses; Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Scamorza, Stracchino, Fontina; sometimes Ricotta or Scamorza is swapped for one of the cheeses)
Literally translates to Four Cheese Pizza.
Napoli
Tomato, Mozzarella, Anchovies, Cappers, Olive, Oregano
Origines: You guessed it! Naples.
There are many more different types of pizzas you can find in Italy and it would take a lifetime to try them all and another lifetime to try the regional variations! So go out there and eat! Comment your favourite pizza with its toppings so we can all vote and enjoy in the carbs galore!
Looks good
wait till you smell it :P but then also have to deal with food comma that follows..
That made me hungry :P
I ordered a pizza half way through writing this lol
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