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About Calabrese Pizza
Pizza Name: Calabrese
Originates from: Italy
This is where they came from, or are most popular. Let me know any corrections if you know better.
Pizza Type: Seafood
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.
Calabrese Pizza Toppings
Here is a list of the typical toppings on a Calabrese Pizza. Some variations may occur between different regions or restaurants.
- Tomato Sauce
- Parmigiano Reggiano
- Tuna
- Olives
- Garlic
- Capers
- Onion
- Hot Calabrian Chilli Peppers
Calabrese Recipes
Want to try making Calabrese at home? These are some great recipes I know of;
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/pizza-calabrese-2707987
Pizza Quote
“I love pizza, meaning: even when I’m in the middle of eating pizza, I wish I were eating pizza.” – Jandy Nelson
Other Pizzas
Is Calabrese not to your liking? Check out all the other pizzas we have in our Pizza Guide.