adjective
- prepared or served with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs in the style of a pizzeria
Usage: Italian culinary term; commonly used in English to describe dishes, especially meat
noun
- a dish, typically meat such as steak or veal, prepared in the pizzaiola style with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs
Usage: Italian culinary term; often used in restaurant menus
Examples
- The restaurant served a delicious veal pizzaiola with fresh tomatoes and basil.
- She ordered the steak pizzaiola, which came with garlic and oregano.
- Pizzaiola sauce is made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs.
- The chef prepared the chicken pizzaiola in the traditional Italian manner.
- This pizzaiola dish is a house specialty at the Italian restaurant.