Tomato pie
A term used across several distinct American Northeastern traditions (Trenton, Philadelphia, Utica) for a pizza-like dish where a robust tomato layer is the dominant or sole visible topping, typically with sparse or no visible cheese — the term covers genuinely different constructions in each city, not one single dish.
Also known as
tomato pizza
Common misuse
Assuming 'tomato pie' means the same construction in every city it's used — Trenton, Philadelphia, and Utica's traditions differ meaningfully in crust, cheese placement, and serving temperature.
Related
Evidence
Generally accepted- American Pie: My Search for the Perfect Pizza — Ten Speed Press
- The Times of Trenton — history of Trenton tomato pie — The Times of Trenton