Johnny Marzetti

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An American Midwestern pasta dish made with noodles, cheese, ground beef or Italian sausage, and a tomato sauce that may include aromatic vegetables and mushrooms.
  2. Synonym of American chop suey.

Word forms

Johnny Marzetti

Etymology

Originated at Marzetti's, an Italian restaurant in Columbus, Ohio. The dish was introduced by Teresa Marzetti, who named it after her brother-in-law.

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