pasticcio
- noun
- /pæˈstɪtʃoʊ/
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pasticcio
- He learned to make a traditional pasticcio from his grandmother's old recipe book.
Examples
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The restaurant's signature pasticcio combines layers of pasta, meat, and creamy sauce.
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For Sunday dinner she prepared a cheesy baked pasticcio of pasta and béchamel sauce that everyone loved.
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I made a delicious pasticcio for dinner last night.
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Have you ever tried pasticci with spinach and cheese?
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For dinner, I prepared a delicious pasticcio filled with layers of pasta, meat, and a rich tomato sauce.
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The chef served a traditional pasticcio that combined various types of meats and vegetables baked to perfection.
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In Italy, a pasticcio is often enjoyed at family gatherings, showcasing a blend of flavors in a hearty baked dish.
Synonyms
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1.7
A baked dish made of layers of flat pasta, sauce, cheese, and usually meat or vegetables
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2.8
A meal of meat and vegetables baked together and served hot
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5.8
Large pasta tubes filled with cheese or meat and baked in tomato sauce
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4.6
An Italian baked dish with layers of breaded meat or vegetables, tomato sauce and cheese
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A large pasta tube filled with meat or cheese and baked in sauce
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6.0
An American baked pasta in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and chicken or seafood
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An Italian chicken dish cooked in tomatoes, mushrooms, and herbs
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9.8
A baked dish of pasta or rice inside a pastry shell
An Italian chicken dish cooked with tomatoes, mushrooms, and herbs
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Etymology
Pasticcio is an Italian name for a baked dish made from pasta or 'dough' with mixed fillings like meat and cheese. So, the word still names a kind of pasta bake or casserole.