Pizza Margherita

Pízza with Mozzarella and Tomatoes

pizza dough (basic recipe)
12 oz. firm, ripe tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
12 fresh basil leaves
1/2 lb. Mozzarella, diced
4 oz. olive oil

The procedure is the same as in Neapolitan Pizza. Simply spread the diced Mozzarella over the tomatoes. Place two basil leaves over the pizza as you take it of the oven.

There is also a tomato-less version of this pizza. This pizza is called Margherita bianca; if you add a few filleted and diced anchovies, it takes the name of Pizza alla Romana.

Pizza Margherita was created in 1889 by pizza maker Raffaele Esposito as a tribute to the Queen of Italy, Margherita di Savoia, because its ingredients represent the colors of the Italian flag.

Serves 6