World Flavors Cookbook

New Haven Tomato Pie

A classic "apizza" from New Haven featuring a thin, charred crust topped with a rich tomato sauce and a dusting of Pecorino Romano — no mozzarella.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• Coal-oven style dough
• Rich San Marzano tomato sauce
• Grated Pecorino Romano
• Oregano
• Olive oil

Instructions

1. Stretch dough thin and irregular.
2. Spread sauce liberally to the edges.
3. Dust with Pecorino Romano and oregano.
4. Bake at 550°F+ until the crust is blistered and charred.