Background

Italy is proud of its traditional food called pizza. It is one of those few countries that boast a national recipe that has transcended the national borders and has become an internationally acclaimed preparation. Pizza originated in Greece and it is one of the most delectable dishes in Italy today. Its oozing cheese toppings is simply impossible to resist and it is this variety in the tasty toppings of pizza that has made Italy the father of pizza and pizza making.

About Italian pizza

The most eaten and popular Italian pizza is pizza Margherita. It really sets standards for pizzas made all over the world. It is an exemplary preparation that has the entire Italy swooning over its flavor. The following are few details pertaining to Italian pizzas:

• The general look of a pizza from a pizzeria is round and it is prepared in a wood-fired oven.
• The traditional regional varieties are the best recipes in the country namely Marinara pizza, Pizza Napoli made of mozzarella and anchovies, and Capricciosa with a topping made of boiled egg, prosciutto, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and olives. Other popular Italian pizzas include Quattro Formagi made of mozzarella and three layers of different kinds of cheeses and Italian tuna topped with anchovies, shellfish and yummy shrimps!
• The most common ingredients used in Italian pizzas include oregano, anchovies, garlic, olive oil, mushroom and prosciutto.

New Italian Pizza Recipes

In the last few years Italy has made extraordinary efforts in serving new and innovative recipes of pizza to its patrons. The following are the new pizza dishes that are becoming increasingly popular in Italy:

• Pizza topped with pomodoro pachino, rughetta, arugola and cherry tomato.
• Mozzarella di bufala
• Pizza rustica topped with mushrooms, onions and artichokes.
• Focaccia piled with caramelized onions, savory toppings, and olive oil.
• Sfincione pizza with layers of anchovies, breadcrumbs, and cheese.
• Sweet pizza is a new trend that uses unique ingredients and can be eaten as a freshening dessert.

Italian pizzas are celebrated for their variety and for the impeccable flavors they offer to cater to all kinds of tastes. It is important to note that the Italian pizza culture is a bit different in certain respects. For instance, in every Italian Pizzeria, pizza is served for a person, that is the size of the pizza is not too big. Thus it is always a good idea to order one pizza each when you out with your family or friends for pizzas.