Pizza margherita

/piːtsə mɑːɡəɹiːtə/

/piːtsə mɑːɹɡɚɹiːɾə/

[noun]

Pizza margherita

[NOUN]

a classic Italian pizza made with a thin crust, tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves

What is "pizza margherita"?

Pizza Margherita is a classic Italian pizza that is made with a simple combination of tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil. The dish is usually served as a main course, and is known for its flavorful and comforting taste. Pizza Margherita is usually made by spreading a thin layer of tomato sauce on a pizza crust, then topping it with slices of mozzarella and fresh basil. The pizza is then baked until the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown. The dish is usually served hot, but can also be served cold. It is often garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, and is a popular vegan and gluten-free option.

Examples

1. The most popular dish here is Pizza Margherita, what else?

2. And Chef Raffaele Esposito invented the Pizza Margherita.

3. Starting with the ultimate Neapolitan classic, Pizza Margherita.

4. And then for the simplest most beautiful form of Neapolitan pizza, Pizza Margherita, we need only two things, roughly pureed, whole San Marzano tomatoes with a generous pinch of kosher salt and shredded or torn pieces of fresh mozzarella.