An authentic Neapolitan margherita pizza with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. Teachers from Naples have shown disciples from Asia how to make the authentic pizza. Photo: Getty Images An authentic Neapolitan margherita pizza with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. Teachers from Naples have shown disciples from Asia how to make the authentic pizza. Photo: Getty Images
An authentic Neapolitan margherita pizza with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. Teachers from Naples have shown disciples from Asia how to make the authentic pizza. Photo: Getty Images
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How Asia fell in love with real Neapolitan pizza, and the disciples who learn from Naples about true pizza making

  • Naples is the spiritual home of the original pizza, and the Neapolitan recipe is strenuously protected
  • Neapolitan pizza makers have travelled the world spreading the word about authentic pizza making, opening schools and training others

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Silvia Marchetti
Silvia Marchetti

Updated: 5:18pm, 2 Dec, 2020

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An authentic Neapolitan margherita pizza with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. Teachers from Naples have shown disciples from Asia how to make the authentic pizza. Photo: Getty Images An authentic Neapolitan margherita pizza with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. Teachers from Naples have shown disciples from Asia how to make the authentic pizza. Photo: Getty Images
An authentic Neapolitan margherita pizza with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. Teachers from Naples have shown disciples from Asia how to make the authentic pizza. Photo: Getty Images
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