Neapolitan pizza
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Neapolitan pizza is a traditional Italian dish originating from Naples. It is characterized by a hand-formed, thin dough with a distinct, airy, and puffed crust, baked at very high temperatures. The focus is on high-quality, simple ingredients that allow flavors to shine.1
The classic Neapolitan pizza, known as pizza Margherita, features tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and basil. This combination famously represents the colors of the Italian flag. While Neapolitan pizza traditionally uses buffalo mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes, other regional variations exist across Italy and have spread globally, adapting to local tastes and ingredients.23
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