Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tetrazzini
Noun
/ˌtɛtrəˈziːni/
Definition
A dish made of cooked pasta, such as spaghetti or linguine, combined with a creamy sauce and other ingredients, typically including mushrooms and either chicken or seafood.
Examples
- My family loves chicken tetrazzini, especially during the holidays.
- For dinner, I prepared a delicious seafood tetrazzini with shrimp and scallops.
- The creamy sauce in the tetrazzini makes it incredibly satisfying.
Meaning
Tetrazzini is a type of pasta casserole that often features a white sauce, making it rich and comforting. It is traditionally baked and served hot.
Synonyms
- Pasta casserole
- Fettuccine alfredo
- Macaroni and cheese (similar concept but varies in ingredients)
