sof·frit·to (s -fr  t, s -)n. pl. sof·frit·tos A mixture of seasonings and finely chopped vegetables, such as onions, garlic, and celery, that is sautéed in olive oil and used as a base for many Italian dishes. [Italian, past participle of soffriggere, to brown, from Vulgar Latin *suffr  gere, to fry lightly; see sofrito.] |
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