Enjoying Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Is A Taste Sensation You Won't Forget

By Harriett Crosby


Warm delicious dough topped with simple but delicious toppings is the simplest explanation of this meal. But nothing will make your mouth water more than authentic Neapolitan pizza. It is in the simple that the flavors are allowed to meld and create a taste explosion in your mouth.

As the name implied, Neapolitan pizza was created in Naples, Italy. Actually that is the birthplace of all styles of this dish. What an extraordinary and divine item to be associated with. This dish comes in many forms, but in Naples it is more than a snack or a quick dinner on the go, it is an art form. Those that make it do more than just throw the dough up in the air.

Naples is one of the oldest cities in the country of Italy. It has one of the busiest ports in the world and that has been the case throughout the ages. Because of the port many invaders and travelers have come to this city bringing with it their flavors and tastes. While Naples makes most of its economy from the port, the draw of its pizza and its lure ad the inventor of this favorite meal cannot be denied.

Like most things the most important aspect of this meal is the crust. Made with a few simple ingredients of yeast, salt, wheat flour and water, it is the process of putting these items together that brings a delicious crust. Pizzaiolo is the name of those that endeavor to create pizza for the city of Naples. This job is respected, time-honored, and an accomplishment for anyone that has attained this rank. Their ability to balance flavors, toss their dough, and cook it in a perfectly heated oven cannot be downplayed.

It is simplicity that allows you to find absolute flavor. The line 'less is more' really does apply with this meal. It starts with a light brushing of olive oil onto the crust. Then a well seasoned delicious marinara sauce is added. The sauce's taste comes from cooking and blending tomatoes, basil, and garlic. Once the sauce is applied the fresh cow or buffalo mozzarella is the crowning flavor.

The freshness of ingredients is paramount to a simple meal like this. Using hand-grown and local ingredients heighten the subtlety of the flavors. Once you have the perfectly crafted pie then cooking begins. The dough does not take much cook time. Instead you want to cook it quickly in a special oven preferably on a stone round to bring all those flavors together to perfection.

Amazingly enough the concept for this amazing dish was a tribute to the Italian flag by a local chef. Created long ago, the simple red of the marinara sauce, the white of the mozzarella cheese, and the green of the basil was a gift for nobles visiting the city. The combination was so amazing that it has stuck around for eons of time so that we can also enjoy the delicious concoction. You can add items like sausage and mushrooms, but the original is always the best.

If you happen to visit Naples you will find that the simplicity of authentic Neapolitan pizza is what makes it so delicious. But if travel across to the sea to Italy isn't in your future, then find a local pizzeria so they can make you the delectable pizza pie with its phenomenal flavors. Then pretend you're really enjoying the dish in a small cafe overlooking the Naples port. Imagination is a good thing.




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