Pizza Cilentana

The Cilento National Park in the southern part of Italy is the cradle of the Mediterranean diet. The peculiarity of Pizza Cilentana is that the tomato sauce is often cooked (ragu style), and the combination of cheeses (buffalo mozzarella and provolone) gives its character. The dough is rustic, with a thicker edge than the Neapolitan, and is the pride of the locals.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 560 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Pizza stone or baking tray

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 250°C. Slice the buffalo mozzarella and drain thoroughly.

Tip: Water is the enemy of pizza. Draining (dehydration) ensures a crispy dough.
2

Roll out the dough, spread with the sauce. Sprinkle with the grated provolone cheese.

Tip: Provolone is a more characterful, matured cheese, which adds depth of flavour to the dish.
3

Place the mozzarella on top, sprinkle with oregano. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Tip: At a high temperature, the dough bakes suddenly, remaining soft inside.
4

When serving, fresh basil and olive oil complete it.

Tip: Basil turns black under heat (oxidation), so always put it on at the end.

Recipe FAQ

Why does the dough get soggy from the buffalo mozzarella?
Buffalo mozzarella contains a lot of whey. Slice it up and let it drip in a sieve for at least 30 minutes before use.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Pizza dough
  • 200 ml Thick tomato sauce
  • 200 g Mozzarella di Bufala (Buffalo Mozzarella)
  • 100 g Provolone cheese (grated)
  • 10 g Fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano