Margherita pizza


noun

a type of pizza made with tomato, sliced mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
Examples

This most basic pizza, known as Pizza Margherita in Italy, proves the old adage that less is more.
Word Origin

1956; for Margherita di Savoia, a queen of Italy
Usage Note

cooking

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