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parmigiana

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[pahr-muh-zhah-nuh, -zhahn, pahr-mee-jah-nah] / ˌpɑr məˈʒɑ nə, -ˈʒɑn, ˌpɑr miˈdʒɑ nɑ /
Italian parmigiano

adjective

Italian Cooking.
  1. cooked with Parmesan cheese.

    veal parmigiana; eggplant parmigiana.


Etymology

Origin of parmigiana

1940–45; < Italian, feminine of parmigiano Parmesan


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Of course, I’ve seen the recipes for tofu parmigiana, typically topped with mozzarella and tomato sauce, and baked until melty.

From Seattle Times ● May 7, 2023

Same goes for pounding meat like chicken or veal for homemade parmigiana.

From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2022

To hold all the regulars who rely on its lasagna, its exceptional eggplant-and-zucchini parmigiana, grilled pizza and party-size fritto misto, Fresco by Scotto has built an outdoor pavilion that may need its own ZIP code.

From New York Times ● Oct. 26, 2021

One, a rethought eggplant parmigiana, is a colorful illustration of how Candito, a former sous-chef at the Michelin-starred Ristorante Arnolfo in Tuscany, hopes to differentiate his menu from the competition.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2021

He sets the pan of eggplant parmigiana on the small laminate table between them.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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