What does pizza taste like in Italy?

The Sauce. Italy offers sauce that many Americans might not be used to. Instead of slow-cooked tomato sauce like we offer here in the US, Italy uses olive oil, pureed fresh tomatoes, garlic, and oregano. This gives their pizza a herby taste that U.S. consumers may not come across often.

Do they actually have pizza in Italy?

There are two ways to enjoy pizza in Italy. Either sit down in a restaurant and order a pizza pie or go to a pizzeria and get pizza al taglio (cut to-go). The Italian version of fast food, pizza al taglio is a popular way to grab a bite to eat for lunch.

What makes pizza in Italy so good?

Because of the extreme fineness of the Italian 00 flour, it doesn’t require as much water to begin kneading. And because of the decent amount of protein it doesn’t take long to create the gluten structure required for that characteristic Italian crust.

What is pizza considered in Italy?

It is Italian for ‘pie’ and may have come from Latin pix ‘pitch’ or Greek pitta. It is common belief that pizza was an invention by the Italians. However, the history of pizza goes back to the ancient times in the Middle East.

Do Italians have meat on pizza?

First of all, if you want meat on your pizza, you’ll only find pizzas with thinly sliced prosciutto or lean(er) Tuscan sausage. Secondly, Italian pizza has less cheese, less sauce, and thinner crust than American pizza, making it a lighter, healthier dish than our slices.

Do Italians eat pepperoni on pizza?

Pepperoni pizza as we know it is almost never served in Italy, except in touristy areas. Other popular toppings to try in lieu of pepperoni include broccoli rabe, mozzarella, corn, anchovies, and even potato slices.

Is Italian pizza bad for you?

Like all foods, more processed types of pizza are often higher in unhealthy ingredients than those made from scratch. Frozen and fast-food pizzas can contain ingredients like preservatives, colorings and unhealthy fats. However, all pizzas, no matter how they’re prepared, are typically made using refined wheat flour.

Is pizza not Italian?

Pizza has a long history. But the modern birthplace of pizza is southwestern Italy’s Campania region, home to the city of Naples. Founded around 600 B.C. as a Greek settlement, Naples in the 1700s and early 1800s was a thriving waterfront city.