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Margherita Pizza

🇮🇹 A dish from Italy

Margherita Pizza, a dish from Italy
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A thin flatbread baked with tomato, mozzarella and basil — the red, white and green echoing a national flag.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsWheat dough, tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil
🔥Cooking methodBaked fast in a very hot wood-fired oven
👅Flavour & styleSavoury, milky cheese, sweet tomato; simple
🕒When it’s eatenLunch or dinner

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Margherita Pizza come from?
Margherita Pizza is a dish that originated in Italy.
What is Margherita Pizza?
A thin flatbread baked with tomato, mozzarella and basil — the red, white and green echoing a national flag.