Authentic Margherita Pizza: Original Italian Recipe

History:

Created in 1889 in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy, its colors (red, white, and green) represent the Italian flag.

Ingredients (for 1 pizza):

• 200g Neapolitan dough
• 80g San Marzano tomato sauce
• 125g buffalo mozzarella
• 5 fresh basil leaves
• Salt and olive oil

Preparation:

1. Base: Stretch the dough with your hands (no rolling pin!).
2. Cooking: Bake in a wood-fired oven at 400°C for 90 seconds.
3. Final touch: Add fresh basil when serving.

Photo: Traditional Neapolitan pizza.