Veal Parmesan
In the mood for divine Italian food? Try Veal Parmesan or Veal Parmigiana ! Comfort food made so easy and tasty with video and tips! Breaded veal pan fried and then cooked in marinara, basil and topped with cheeses!
Ingredients
Veal
- 2 veal scallopini cutlets pounded
- 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup oil sunflower oil, light olive oil, avocado oil or any high smoking point point
Breading
- 1/2 cup flour seasoned with salt, pepper and oregano
- 1 egg beaten and seasoned with salt, pepper and oregano
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs seasoned with salt, pepper and oregano
Sauce
- 1- 11/2 cup marinara sauce homemade or your favorite storebought
- 2 Tablespoons basil pesto
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Fresh basil
Instructions
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Start by Preheating your oven to 400 degrees F.
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Prepare the veal by seasoning it lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
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Have three shallow plates for the breading station ready and add flour to one, eggs to the second and breadcrumbs to the third. Season each plate with salt, pepper and oregano. Garlic powder is optional.
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Now take the veal, one piece at a time and start the breading process. Place the veal cutlet into the flour plate.
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Toss well and coat on both sides, but make sure to shake off excess flour and ten place the coated cutlet into the egg plate.
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Toss well and place the cutlet now into the breadcrumbs plate. Press down the veal cutlet to make sure it's well coated in breadcrumbs on both sides.
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Preheat a skillet over medium high heat with the oil. Place the breaded veal cutlet into the hot oil and pan fry for 3 minutes or so per side.
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You want the veal to be golden and crispy, but not necessarily cooked through as it will continue cooking in the oven.
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Drain the golden cutlets on a kitchen towel to remove excess oil.
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Now take your 9 by 13 inch oven safe dish and place nearly 1 cup of marinara sauce.
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Lay the golden veal cutlets over the marinara sauce.
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Smother some basil pesto over the veal for extra flavor (optional).
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Now top with the remaining marinara sauce, cheeses, tomatoes and more dollops of basil pesto. bake the veal parmesan for 20-25 minutes.
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It's ready when the cheese has melted, the sauce has been bubbling to cook and infuse the veal and the veal has cooked trough.
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Garnish with some extra fresh basil and serve right away. Enjoy.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Veal Parmesan Tips
If you're in the mood for some truly delicious Italian cuisine, you can't go wrong with veal parmesan. It's the perfect combination of crispy, juicy, and cheesy, and it's sure to satisfy any appetite. Plus, it's relatively easy to make at home, so you can enjoy it any time the craving strikes. So why not give it a try the next time you're in the mood for something special? Your tastebuds will thank you!
- Use Milk fed veal if you're able to find it, it's more tender, lean and sweeter.
- You should use pounded veal cutlets.
- Season the breading station for extra flavor to the veal parmigiana recipe.
- Make sure to shake excess flour from the veal as you do the breading and this is to prevent clumps.
- Pan fry the breaded cutlets for 3 mins or so until golden but not necessarily cooked through as it will cook in the oven.
- Use homemade Basil Pesto if possible or store bought, and likewise try Homemade Marinara Sauce.
- Always start with a layer of marinara at the bottom and finish with it on the top to keep the veal parmigiana juicy.
- Add more or less of the cheeses to your taste.
- Leftovers veal parmesan makes for a delicious sandwich!
Veal Parmesan Sandwich
A veal Parmesan sandwich is a very popular variety of the dish. It's like the best reason to have leftover veal parmesan!
The veal is cooked as per this recipe to make veal parmesan, and then stuffed into a sandwich. You can add extra mozzarella cheese to the sandwich if you'd like.
A veal Parmesan sandwich can be served on a crusty roll with some greens or fries. Either way, it will be a hit with your family and friends.
FAQs
What is veal Parmesan made of?
Veal parm is made with veal (a young calf) and parmesan cheese baked in marinara sauce. You'll notice the veal is usually pounded thin and breaded, then fried or baked. It is then covered with tomato sauce and mozzarella or Parmesan cheese and served over pasta.
What cut of meat is Veal Parmesan?
You want to typically go for a top or bottom round. These cuts are taken from the hindquarters of the veal calf and are relatively lean. The rounds can be roasted, grilled, or sautéed and then sliced thinly for use in veal parmesan.
Why is it called veal parmesan?
Veal parmigiana, or veal Parmesan, is a dish of Italian origin that consists of a breaded cutlet of veal covered in tomato sauce and mozzarella or Parmesan cheese, named after the city of Parma in the region of Emilia-Romagna.
What does Veal Parmesan taste like?
If you had Grilled Chicken Parmesan or any chicken parmesan before then you'll guess easily the taste. It's a blend of crispy, cheesy, saucy piece of comfort food!
Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
Yes, you can make veal parmesan ahead of time. Just assemble the dish, then cover and refrigerate until ready to bake. You may need to add a few minutes to the baking time if the dish is cold when it goes into the oven.