Story Published:
Aug 16, 2007 at 3:11 PM EST
Story Updated:
Aug 16, 2007 at 3:38 PM EST
To answer a question about food we go straight to the source--the people who have to know the difference between a Calzone and a Stromboli when you order it.
Damiano Esposito is originally from Naples, Italy, owns Roma's Pizza, and is a Calzone expert.
"I remember every Sunday before lunch, be and my buddies would go to the local pizza place and eat a fried Calzone before gong home for lunch," said Esposito.
A Stromboli and a Calzone start off the same--both made with pizza dough.
But, their shapes are different. The Calzone's dough starts off like a triangle. The Stromboli dough looks like a long rectangle.
Then come the toppings. The Stromboli gets a healthy portion of mozzarella cheese. The Calzone get a scoop of ricotta and a scoop of mozzarella. That's the main difference right there.
You can add whatever meat you'd like, then fold it up. Bake for about 7 minutes, and there you have it.
But, if you still can't keep them straight, you can always label the bags before you take them home.
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