PizzaExpress Launch Calzone
For the first time in its almost 50 year history, pizza royalty is being served up at PizzaExpress in the form of meaty and satisfying calzone. Made fresh using the best ingredients, this titanic pizza will satisfy even the hungriest of men.
PizzaExpress’ take on the famous, folded pizza has been created by its master pizzaiolo (head pizza chef), Antenor Siqueira and is called Calzone Prosciutto Pesto.
Filling the crescent shaped pizza made from very thin and, when cooked, crispy dough, is salted ham hock (torn off the bone), seasoned and roasted mushroom and red onions, mozzarella and baby spinach, cooked in a steaming hot gruyere, parmesan and pesto sauce.
It is folded, sealed and finished with olive oil and grana padano and served piping hot alongside a pot of pesto and a fresh salad drizzled with PizzaExpress’ classic house dressing.
Calzone, meaning ‘stocking’ or ‘trouser leg’ relates to the crescent shape of the pizza which, when originally created, was thought to resemble the shape of men’s trousers.
Traditionally eaten on the go with your hands, it’s the perfect excuse to lose the cutlery and get stuck in.
Antenor Siqueira said, “Our Calzone is a serious eat – authentic, Italian man food. We’re very proud to be serving up the new dish.”
Calzone Prosciutto Pesto is made fresh to order in the same style that PizzaExpress’ other pizzas are. Tuck in at your nearest PizzaExpress for £12.95.
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Cara Mason @cara_mason
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