Who does not like Pizza? Everyone loves it! With all the different topics, there is a pizza for everyone. But have you ever wondered which pizza is the most common?
The first pizza was made in Italy. The pizza is named after Queen Margherita of Savoy, who visited Naples in 1889 and was served a pizza made with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil to represent Italy colors of the Italian flag (red, white, and green) and became a favorite of the queen. So the pizza was named after her – Margherita.
So is it any wonder that Margherita pizza remains the most common type of pizza worldwide? Its simply a classic. The simplicity of the pizza ingredients allows the flavors to shine through, making it a timeless choice.
most often ordered pizzas:
- Margherita – made with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cheese, and basil leaves.
- Pepperoni – topped with slices of pepperoni, a spicy cured meat.
- Hawaiian – controversial pizza topped with ham and pineapple
- Meat lovers -topped with a variety of meats such as pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and sometimes ham or ground beef.
- Vegetarian – loaded with vegetables such as mushrooms, onions, peppers, and olives.
- BBQ chicken – topped with BBQ sauce, chicken, and sometimes onions or other toppings.
- Four cheese – topped with a blend of four cheeses such as mozzarella, parmesan, provolone, and asiago.
- Supreme – topped with a variety of toppings such as sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and olives.
- Buffalo chicken – topped with buffalo sauce, chicken, and sometimes blue cheese
- White pizza – made without tomato sauce, typically topped with garlic, olive oil, and a blend of cheese.
In conclusion, the Margherita pizza is the most common choice of pizza worldwide, and for good reason. Its simple yet flavorful combination of fresh ingredients has stood the test of time, making it a classic a timeless choice.
