This page on Margherita pizza is one of over 200 unique types of Pizza I have collated into one big ‘Pizza Guide’. Feel free to look at the other pizzas here.
About Margherita Pizza
Pizza Name: Margherita
Originates from: Italy
I have tried to research exactly where they came from, or are most popular. Let me know any corrections if you disagree with the above country choice.
Pizza Type: Vegetarian
Base Sauce: Red
There are two types of base sauces which distinguish different types of pizza. Red, which normally means tomato or chill sauce, and white, which is often either olive oil, cheese or a cream sauce. White sauce pizzas are referred to as Pizza Bianca, and red sauce pizzas are categorised as Pizza Rossa.
Margherita Pizza Toppings
Here is a list of the typical toppings on a Margherita Pizza. Some variations may occur from place to place.
- Tomato Sauce
- Mozzarella
- Oregano
Margherita Recipes
Want to make Margherita at home? Here are some great recipes we’ve found;
https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1016231-pizza-margherita
Famous Quote
Do good. Be nice. Order pizza. Repeat. – Anonymous
Other Pizzas
Is Margherita not to your liking? Check out all the other pizzas we have in our Pizza Guide.