# Johnny Marzetti

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
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.

## 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.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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