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Caprese Pizza
Naples (Campania) — Mother recipe · en it
A classic Neapolitan pizza topped with fresh buffalo mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 10 min cottura · 2 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 2 pizza crusts
- 200 g buffalo mozzarella
- 1 ripe tomato
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 20 basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Method
- Prepare the pizza crusts and place them on a baking sheet or oven dish.
- Slice the buffalo mozzarella thinly and place it on the pizza crusts.
- Slice the tomato thinly and place it on top of the mozzarella.
- Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the tomato.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the basil leaves on top of the tomato.
- Bake the pizza in a preheated oven at 250°C for 10-12 minutes, until the mozzarella melts and the basil dries slightly.
- Serve hot.
The story
The Caprese pizza originated in Naples, where the culinary tradition has always valued fresh and local ingredients. Its exact origin is not well-documented, but it is believed to have emerged in the 1960s as a variation of the Margherita pizza, featuring fresh buffalo mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil to represent the colors of the Italian flag.
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