tetrazzini Definition
an American dish typically made with diced poultry or seafood and mushroom in a butter/cream and Parmesan sauce flavored with wine or sherry, served over spaghetti, linguine, or some other pasta.
Using tetrazzini: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tetrazzini" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I ordered chicken tetrazzini at the Italian restaurant last night.
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My mom's tetrazzini recipe is the best I've ever tasted.
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The chef added a twist to the classic tetrazzini by using lobster instead of chicken.
Origins of tetrazzini
named after Italian opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini
Summary: tetrazzini in Brief
The term 'tetrazzini' [ˌtetrəˈziːni] refers to an American pasta dish made with diced poultry or seafood, mushrooms, and a butter/cream and Parmesan sauce flavored with wine or sherry. It is typically served over spaghetti or linguine. Examples include 'I ordered chicken tetrazzini at the Italian restaurant last night.' and 'My mom's tetrazzini recipe is the best I've ever tasted.'
