Pizza marinara
(Pizza alla marinara)
Marinara is a Neapolitan pizza with a topping of tomatoes, oregano, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and sometimes fresh basil. Its name is not derived from the popular belief that it has seafood on it (because it does not), but because it was a staple food of the fishermen who consumed it upon their return home from fishing in the Bay of Naples.
Some claim it was invented at Pizzeria Port'Alba in 1734, considered the oldest pizzeria in the world. Marinara is a part of protected Napoletana pizzas, with specific rules concerning the production process, the dough, and the key ingredients used in making the pizza.
Pairing tips
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Recipe variations
Pizza Marinara
READY IN 9h 5minThe recipe is the one codified by Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN Association), meaning only pizzas prepared in this manner can hold the denomination "original Neapolitan pizza". One pizza is one serving, and the number of pizzas that can be made with the amounts stated here ranges from eight to eleven, depending on the amount of flour the water absorbs, which changes daily. That said, if you are not making a huge batch, half a liter (2 1/4 cups) of water makes for approximately five to seven pizzas, so adjust the amounts accordingly. If you do not own a wood-fired oven but want good results, apply the suggestions from our "at-home preparation" tip.
Italian Academy of Cuisine's Quick Make Pizza Marinara
READY IN 35minCourtesy of Italian Academy of Cuisine, this recipe for marinara couldn’t be more straightforward. All you need is some store-bought pizza dough that you shape with your hands into two discs which are then topped with the traditional ingredients.
Pizza marinara Authentic recipe
The recipe is the one codified by Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN Association), meaning only pizzas prepared in this manner can hold the denomination "original Neapolitan pizza". One pizza is one serving, and the number of pizzas that can be made with the amounts stated here ranges from eight to eleven, depending on the amount of flour the water absorbs, which changes daily. That said, if you are not making a huge batch, half a liter (2 1/4 cups) of water makes for ... Read more
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