Simply Italian – Home Pizza Chef Friendly
A simple traditional Pizza Ingredient list for the home chef that may spark an idea for variety in their pizza cooking adventures. Use as a shopping list and check off what you need.
Italian Pizza – hand tossed crust
Toppings:
- Tomato Sauce
Cheeses
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Ricotta Cheese
- Feta Cheese
- Gorgonzola Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
- Asiago Cheese
- Gouda Cheese
- Cheddar Cheese
- Monterey Jack Cheese
- Soy Cheese Cheese
Peppers
- Bell Peppers
- Roasted Red Peppers
- Pepperoncini Peppers
- Green Chili Peppers
- Poblano Peppers
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Habanero Peppers
Fruits and Vegetables
- Onions
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Mushrooms
- Artichoke Hearts
- Pineapple
- Black Olives
- Green Olives
- Kalamata Olives
- Fresh Tomatoes
- Sundried Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Arugula (an aromatic salad green)
- Fresh Basil
- Garlic Cloves
- Garlic Chives
- Eggplant
- Zucchini
- Yellow Squash
- Sliced Hard-boiled Eggs
- Basil Pesto (herb paste)
- Corn
- Tofu
Meats
- Bacon
- Canadian Bacon
- Chicken
- Ground Beef (hamburger)
- Ham
- Kielbasa (Polish sausage)
- Linguica (Portuguese Sausage)
- Pastrami
- Pepperoni
- Pork
- Prosciutto (Italian ham)
- Salami
- Sausage
- Turkey
Seafood
- Anchovies
- Calimari (squid)
- Clams
- Sardines
- Shrimp
Dried Spices
- Basil
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Red Pepper Flakes
Variations
- Mexican Pizza – spicy taco flavorings
- Dessert Pizza – pastry crust – fruit toppings
Pizza Definitions:
- Arugula, is an aromatic salad green. Also known as rocket, roquette, rugula and rucola; popular in Italian cuisine.
- Pesto is an aromatic herb paste, traditionally made from fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts and olive oil.
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