Classic pizzas are at the heart of Italian cuisine, embodying simplicity, authenticity, and the pure flavors of Italy. Here are twenty recipes for unique and creative pizzas, each with its own twist on the classic pizza with its own savory or sweet topping.
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Classic pizza
Classic pizzas are at the heart of Italian cuisine, embodying simplicity, authenticity and the pure flavours of Italy. These iconic recipes have become famous worldwide and are often the starting point for the many creative variations we see today.
Classic pizzas like the Margherita, the Marinara, the Quattro Formaggi, and the Prosciutto e Funghi all revolve around high-quality, fresh ingredients and a perfect balance of sauce, cheese, and toppings.
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Simple toppings
These pizzas are often made with a thin, crispy crust and simple toppings, allowing each flavor to shine. Think juicy tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, fragrant basil and garlic, or rich Italian cheeses.
Each of these classics has its own unique character, and together they embody the essence of what a good pizza should be: honest, flavorful and delicious in its simplicity.
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Unique and creative toppings
Unique and creative toppings on classic pizzas bring variety and a playful element to a centuries-old tradition. While classic pizzas are perfect in their simplicity, innovative toppings offer an opportunity to express personal taste preferences and integrate cultural influences. This makes pizza more versatile and accessible to a wide audience with different taste preferences.
Innovative toppings can take classic pizzas to the next level by introducing unexpected flavors, textures, and colors. Think about combining sweet and savory flavors like fig and blue cheese, or adding spicy elements like jalapeño and chorizo. By keeping the traditional pizza bases, like a crispy crust and tomato sauce, these creations remain recognizable, while the toppings provide a surprising twist.
Ultimately, the flexibility of pizza allows for endless experimentation with toppings, which not only stimulates creativity but also continues to fascinate and surprise. In this way, each pizza can become a unique dining experience, where classics and modern flavors meet.
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20 topping recipes
Below you will find twenty recipes for unique and creative pizzas, each with their own savory or sweet topping, giving the classic pizza its own twist.
1. Pizza with pesto, spinach and grilled chicken
- Soil: Thin, crispy base
- Sauce: Green pesto
- Topping: Grilled chicken, baby spinach, roasted pine nuts, mozzarella
2. Pizza Margherita with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar
- Soil: Traditional soil
- Sauce: tomato sauce
- Topping: Buffalo mozzarella, basil and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar
3. Pizza with smoked salmon and lemon cream
- Soil: Traditional soil
- Sauce: Lemon cream (cream with lemon peel and juice)
- Topping: Smoked salmon, capers, dill, red onion
4. Caprese pizza with burrata and cherry balsamic vinegar
- Soil: Thin base
- Sauce: Olive oil as a base
- Topping: Burrata, tomatoes, basil, cherry balsamic vinegar
5. Pizza with chorizo, peppers and manchego
- Soil: Thick base
- Sauce: tomato sauce
- Topping: Chorizo, red pepper, manchego cheese, chili pepper
6. Vegan pizza with hummus, grilled vegetables and arugula
- Soil: Thin base
- Sauce: hummus
- Topping: Grilled vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, pepper), arugula
7. Pizza with lobster, ricotta and lemon zest
- Soil: Thin, crispy base
- Sauce: Olive oil as a base
- Topping: Boiled lobster, ricotta, lemon zest and parsley
8. Pizza with brie, apple and honey
- Soil: Traditional soil
- Sauce: Olive oil as a base
- Topping: Brie, thin slices of apple, walnuts, honey
9. Pizza with chicken tikka and red onion
- Soil: Traditional soil
- Sauce: Tomato sauce mixed with tikka spices
- Topping: Marinated chicken, red onion, coriander
10. Pizza with mushrooms, truffle oil and spinach
- Soil: Thick, rustic base
- Sauce: White garlic sauce
- Topping: Mixed mushrooms, truffle oil, baby spinach
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11. Pizza with pulled beef, jalapeño and BBQ sauce
- Soil: Traditional soil
- Sauce: BBQ sauce
- Topping: Pulled beef, jalapeño, cheddar, red onion
12. Pizza with pumpkin, sage and goat cheese
- Soil: Thin base
- Sauce: White cheese sauce
- Topping: Roasted pumpkin cubes, fresh sage, goat cheese
13. Pizza with roasted cauliflower, pine nuts and curry sauce
- Soil: Cauliflower base or traditional base
- Sauce: Mildly spicy curry sauce
- Topping: Roasted cauliflower, pine nuts, spinach
14. Pizza with anchovies, olives and capers (Provencal style)
- Soil: Thin, crispy base
- Sauce: tomato sauce
- Topping: Anchovy fillets, Kalamata olives, capers, oregano
15. Sweet Potato Jalapeño Pizza
- Soil: Traditional soil
- Sauce: White sauce
- Topping: Thin slices of sweet potato, jalapeño, mozzarella
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16. Mediterranean pizza with falafel, bell pepper and tahini sauce
- Soil: Thin, crispy base
- Sauce: Tahini sauce as a base
- Topping: Falafel pieces, red pepper, tomatoes, arugula
17. Pizza with pear, gorgonzola and walnuts
- Soil: Thin, crispy base
- Sauce: Olive oil as a base
- Topping: Pear slices, gorgonzola, walnuts, honey
18. Pizza with mackerel, red onion and black olives
- Soil: Traditional soil
- Sauce: tomato sauce
- Topping: Canned mackerel, red onion, black olives, capers
19. Spanish tortilla pizza with potato and onion
- Soil: Thick base
- Sauce: Olive oil as a base
- Topping: Thin slices of potato, onion, manchego cheese, parsley
20. Pizza with pistachios, feta and strawberries
- Soil: Traditional soil
- Sauce: Olive oil as a base
- Topping: Feta, fresh strawberries, chopped pistachios, arugula
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