TOPPING RECIPES
Handcrafted pizza topping recipes — signature tomato sauces, cheese blends, and specialty preparations.
Tomato Sauces
Bar Pie Tomato Sauce
A classic, savory tomato sauce tailored for thin, crispy tavern-cut pies.
Brooklyn Bar Pizza Sauce
Crushed Italian-style tomatoes infused with finely minced fresh green bell pepper, onion, garlic, dried thyme, and oregano for nostalgic East Coast tavern flavor.
Carroll Street Simmered Tomato Reduction
Lucali's signature slow-simmered, sweet-savory cooked tomato sauce steeped with garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, yellow onion halves, and whole basil. Used on top of pizza cheese and as the calzone dipping side.
Chicago Pan Uncooked Tomato Magic Sauce
Authentic uncooked tomato sauce formulated for Chicago pan pizza. Uses coarse ground California tomatoes whisked with sea salt, crushed oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
Chicago Thin Spiced Tomato Paste Sauce
An intensely spiced, herb-dense Contadina tomato paste sauce engineered for Chicago Southside thin crust pizza (Pizza Factory clone). Crushed fennel seeds, whole leaf herbs, and black pepper create bold tavern flavor.
Philly Simmered Tomato Gravy
The thick, sweet-savory cooked tomato reduction essential for authentic Philadelphia bakery Tomato Pie. Simmered low and slow with garlic, olive oil, and a touch of sweetness.
South Shore Tomato Sauce
A cooked, concentrated tomato sauce designed for the South Shore bar pie.
Wooster Street Milled Tomato Sauce
Authentic uncooked New Haven tomato sauce. Whole San Marzano tomatoes are hand-crushed or coarsely milled and lightly seasoned with sea salt to preserve pure bright tomato acidity.
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Carroll Street Calzone Cheese Prep
The signature multi-cheese assembly for Lucali-style calzones. Layers shredded low-moisture mozzarella, sliced fresh/buffalo mozzarella, distinct dollops of whole-milk ricotta, and grated Pecorino/Parmigiano.
Confit Garlic Ricotta Cream
A silky specialty white pizza base inspired by chef Leah Scurto. Fresh garlic cloves are slow-roasted in olive oil until golden, pureed into a smooth emulsion, and folded with whole milk ricotta and heavy cream.
Creamy Artichoke Pesto Base
An herbaceous specialty pizza white sauce base inspired by Leah Scurto. Combines drained marinated artichoke hearts, fresh basil pesto, ricotta, and cream for rich Mediterranean flavor.
Seasoned Crème Fraîche Base
A velvety white pie base using rich crème fraîche seasoned with coarse black pepper. Popular variations include Lemon-Herb (adding lemon zest and fresh thyme) or Garlic-Parmesan (whisking in roasted garlic and microplaned Parmigiano).
Whipped Ricotta Cream
An ultra-light, aerated ricotta cream inspired by Leah Scurto. Used for clean white post-bake dollops, piping rosettes, or as a delicate pizza foundation.
Toppings
Rustic Meatballs
Hearty, rustic beef and pork meatballs, perfect for slicing over a hearty pie.
Glazed Teriyaki Chicken
Sticky, sweet, and savory teriyaki chicken pieces for a bold fusion pie.