"Johnny Marzetti" meaning in English

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Noun

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. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Johnny Marzetti (uncountable)
  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. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-Johnny_Marzetti-en-noun-Q6U1d~GJ
  2. Synonym of American chop suey Tags: uncountable Synonyms: American chop suey [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-Johnny_Marzetti-en-noun-OXSAW~YF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 41 59 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 41 59 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 40 60

Alternative forms

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