Veal Pizzaiola
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 2 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 2 servings
- Calories
- 502
- Total Fat
- 46
- Saturated Fat
- 8
- Carbohydrates
- 18
- Dietary Fiber
- 5
- Sugar
- 10
- Protein
- 9
- Cholesterol
- 24
- Sodium
- 985
- Total: 1 hr 15 min
- Prep: 30 min
- Cook: 45 min
Ingredients
2 thin slices of veal (Leg cut)
1/4 cup olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons
Salt and black pepper
3 garlic cloves, crushed and finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes, skinned and chopped
Sprig fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 thin slices mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Beat veal slices until very thin - remove sinew from side if meat. Place 1/4 cup of olive oil into a heated pan, add the veal slices seasoned with salt and pepper and then lower heat under pan and lightly fry on both sides. Place 2 tablespoons of olive oil into a separate pan on the heat and add the garlic, fry gently and then add the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and add oregano. Reduce heat and cook slowly for a few minutes. Add the meat juices to the tomato sauce and the Worcestershire sauce. Place a slice of mozzarella cheese on each veal slice and using a perforated spoon place the tomatoes and some of the sauce over the veal. Cover and allow to simmer 5 minutes. Place the remaining sauce through a sieve. Add the parsley. Place the veal on a serving dish and powder heavily with Parmesan cheese and place under the broiler for 2 minutes to brown. Serve sauce separately in a sauceboat.