Tomato pie

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Tomato pie is a type of pizza that is common in Italian populations around the world. It is not usually served straight from the oven, but allowed to cool and then consumed at room temperature or reheated.

It is also known as "sheet pizza" since it is usually made from a pre-rolled rectangle of pizza dough placed in a tray before baking.

It is significantly larger in area and less expensive than traditional pizza and may be sold in quarters.

One piece of a typical tomato pie

"Tomato pie" is not made with fresh tomatoes, and the name "pie" most likely derives from the term pizza pie. Pieces are cut in squares, much like they are on a Sicilian pizza.

The basic recipe features pizza dough covered with a thick tomato sauce, and then sprinkled with grated romano cheese. Many bakeries and pizzerias have their own variation on this basic recipe. Tomato Pie is served in the Northeastern United States, and especially in Italian communities such as Utica, NY and Philadelphia, PA.