Pizza Rossa
Pizza Rossa, or 'red pizza,' is a classic Italian pizza defined by its vibrant tomato sauce base, typically without cheese. It originates from Naples and is a staple of traditional Neapolitan cuisine, often seasoned simply with garlic, oregano, and olive oil.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the dough and provides a good source of lycopene from the tomatoes. A typical serving contains roughly 300-500 calories, depending on size and oil content.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 580 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 µg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 µg |
| Phosphorus | 140 mg |
| Selenium | 12 µg |
Per 1 slice (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Pizza Rossa is the original ancestor of modern pizza, predating the famous Margherita. Nutritionally, the tomato sauce is a rich source of antioxidants, making it a surprisingly healthy choice when prepared simply.
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