The story
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.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Johnny Marzetti
Today it means: 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. Full definition →