Neapolitan Pizza

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Neapolitan pizza is a pizza which has tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and a good quality olive oil. It is named for the region of Italy in which it originated, Naples. What’s characteristic for the Neapolitan Pizza is that it contains all the colors of the italian flag; white (from the dough), red (from the tomato sauce), green (from the basil).

The simplicity of neapolitan pizza makes it one of the most popular types in pizzerias and in Italian homes. This type of pizza should be cooked at high heat (around 900F / 482C ) for 60-90 seconds.

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