Pizza in shovel the Roman tradition. Shovel pizza, also known as pizza by the slice, it is a specialty of Roman cuisine.

It is a pizza cooked in a large rectangular pan, cut into rectangular portions and served at the counter. Shovel pizza is very popular among romani, both as a quick lunch and as dinner.

An Ancient Tradition

The tradition of pizza in shovel has roots in ancient Rome, where the slaves cooked big trays of bread seasoned with olive oil, salt and spices.

With time, this bread evolved into what we know today as pizza. In the postwar period, the pizza in shovel has begun to spread in the popular neighborhoods of Rome, becoming an icon of Roman cuisine.

Pizza in shovel the Roman tradition

The pizza in shovel differs from other pizzas in its soft consistency and in the large amount of toppings used.

The dough is leavened for at least 24 hours and cooked in wood-burning ovens, which give the pizza a unique flavor and a perfect crunchiness. The topping is usually made from cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil, salt and oregano.

Pizza by the slice and variations

There are many variations of pizza in shovel, like white pizza, which has no tomato, and red pizza, which has a greater amount of tomato.

Other variants are the pizza with escarole, pizza with cooked ham and pizza with mortadella.

Pizza and Shovel

Pizza in pala is often served in pizzerias or in wood-burning ovens, but it can also be bought over the counter and taken home.

It is a popular choice for dinner parties and parties, and has become an icon of the Roman cuisine in the world.

Holidays icon

In summary, pizza in shovel is an icon of Roman cuisine, a tradition that has roots in ancient Rome, a pizza cooked in a large rectangular pan, cut into rectangular portions and served at the counter, with many variations and toppings.

Its soft texture and perfect crunchiness, combined with the aroma of the wood oven, make pizza in shovel a unique and delicious dish.

You are a pizza lover? Sign up for one of our Practical Courses, all the information here.

Subscribe to my Youtube channel

Ciao

Silvio Cicchi