secondi

Italian dinner mains

Secondi is the second course in a traditional Italian meal, following the primi (first course of pasta, soup, or risotto).

The secondi typically features meat or fish as the main protein: For secondi, she ordered the branzino.

In Italian restaurant menus, secondi piatti lists these main dishes separately from side dishes (contorni).

protein

scaloppine

Pounded, sautéed meat slices

saltimboccaVeal-prosciutto-sage Italian dish
osso bucoBraised cross-cut shanks
polloFowl, en español

italian

primo

Slang for superb

antipastiItalian first-course assortment
dolciItalian sweet treats
trattoriaCasual Italian restaurant

ristorante · osteria · menu · vino · parmigiano · al dente

pairing

polenta

Cooked cornmeal dish

risottoCreamy Italian grain dish
gnocchiSmall potato dumplings
verdureLush plant growth

insalata · fagioli · funghi · caponata

preparation

grill

Cooking surface over fire

roastDry-heat cooking method
braiseSear, then slow-simmer
sautéCook quickly in fat

carve · broil · bake · fillet · sear · simmer · reduce · deglaze · marinate · tenderize

Opposites

italian meal course sequence

secondiantipasti

Italian first-course assortment

dolci · aperitivo · digestivo · antipasto · insalata

dish content/prominence

secondipasta

Shaped wheat dough

risotto · minestra · zuppa · gnocchi · side dishes

Phrases

just a secondRequest for brief patience
one secondMomentary delay request
second thoughtsDoubts after deciding
second chanceRenewed opportunity after failure
split secondInfinitesimal unit of time
second natureDeeply ingrained tendency

Family

second, seconds, secondary, secondarily, secondhand, secondly, secondo

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