veal parmesan
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Definition
Noun: A dish consisting of a breaded and fried veal cutlet that is topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese, typically mozzarella and Parmesan.
Usage
This term is used as a countable noun to refer to a specific Italian-American dish. It is often found on restaurant menus and in cooking contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- For my main course, I ordered the veal parmesan.
- Her homemade veal parmesan is even better than the restaurant's version.
- The special tonight is veal parmesan served with spaghetti.
Advanced Usage
- The dish is sometimes referred to by the Italian name "Parmigiana di vitello".
- It is a common example of a "parmigiana"-style dish, a category that also includes chicken parmesan and eggplant parmesan.
Variants and Related Words
- Veal Parmigiana: An alternate name for the same dish, using the Italian spelling.
- Chicken Parmesan (n): A similar dish made with chicken cutlets instead of veal.
- Eggplant Parmesan (n): A vegetarian version of the dish made with breaded slices of eggplant.
Synonyms
- Veal Parmigiana: The direct Italian-derived synonym.
Related Phrases
- Parmesan dish: A general term for any dish prepared in the "parmigiana" style with tomato sauce and cheese.
Noun
- sauteed veal cutlet in a breadcrumb-and-cheese coating served with tomato sauce