1. prepared or served with Parmesan cheese, typically in layers with tomato sauce and other ingredients
Usage: culinary; often used in Italian cuisine

1. a dish, especially eggplant or chicken, prepared with Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce, and other ingredients in layers
Usage: culinary; Italian origin

Examples

• She ordered the eggplant parmigiana at the Italian restaurant.
• The chicken parmigiana was crispy on the outside and tender inside.
• This parmigiana recipe uses fresh mozzarella and basil.
• The menu featured several parmigiana-style dishes.
• He prepared a delicious zucchini parmigiana for dinner.
• The parmigiana layers were perfectly baked until golden brown.