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Sicilian Veal Involtini: 7 Steps to Comforting Dinner

Sicilian Veal Involtini
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Sicilian veal involtini inspired dish with herb stuffing, tomato glaze and olive oil finish for comforting dinners at home.

Ingredients

  • Veal cutlets, thin-sliced, 8 slices, about 1.5 oz each
  • Breadcrumbs, fresh, 1/2 cup (about 25 g)
  • Pecorino Romano or Parmesan, grated, 1/4 cup (25 g)
  • Parsley, chopped, 2 tablespoons (8 g)
  • Garlic, minced, 2 cloves
  • Lemon zest, from 1 lemon
  • Pine nuts or slivered almonds, 1 tablespoon (8 g)
  • Prosciutto or Mortadella, optional, 2 slices
  • Salt, 1/4 teaspoon
  • Pepper, 1/8 teaspoon
  • Olive oil, extra-virgin, 2 tablespoons (30 ml)
  • Onion, finely chopped, 1 medium (about 150 g)
  • Crushed tomatoes or tomato passata, 1 3/4 cups (400 g)
  • White wine, 1/2 cup (120 ml)
  • Fresh thyme or oregano, chopped, 1 teaspoon
  • Soft white cheese for topping (optional), mozzarella or fontina, shredded, 1/2 cup (50 g)
  • Salted capers or olives, optional, 1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Lay out the veal slices and cover with plastic wrap. Pound to a uniform thickness, about 1/8 inch.
  2. Season the veal with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, grated cheese, chopped parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and pine nuts.
  3. If using prosciutto or Mortadella, lay a thin strip on each veal slice. Add a spoonful of the filling on the wide end, then roll tightly, seam-side down.
  4. Secure with a toothpick or kitchen twine.
  5. In a wide skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the rolls until evenly browned on all sides.
  6. Remove the rolls and set them aside. In the same pan, add onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté until translucent and lightly caramelized.
  7. Pour in white wine to deglaze, scraping up browned bits; let it reduce by half. Stir in crushed tomatoes or passata. Return the involtini to the pan.
  8. Simmer gently for 25–30 minutes, turning once or twice, until the veal is tender.
  9. Taste the sauce and adjust salt as needed. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning to your preference.
  • Pair with a side salad or crusty bread.

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Find it online: https://bakerslider.com/sicilian-veal-involtini/

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