Go Back
veal parmesan recipe

Crispy Homemade Veal Parmesan with Sauce

Crispy breaded veal cutlets smothered in a rich homemade tomato sauce and melted cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 thin veal cutlets about 2½ ounces each
  • to taste salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 count egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 strips bacon chopped
  • ½ cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Italian tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • as needed Parmesan cheese for topping
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Plastic wrap
  • three shallow bowls
  • large nonstick skillet

Method
 

  1. Pound veal cutlets to 1/8-inch thickness between plastic wrap, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: flour, egg mixture (1 egg beaten with ½ cup milk), and breadcrumbs. Dredge each cutlet in flour, then egg mixture, then breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté cutlets until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving drippings. Add remaining tablespoon olive oil, then cook onion until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze pan with dry red wine, scraping up browned bits. Add canned tomatoes, tomato puree, fresh basil, parsley, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer sauce for 10 minutes.
  6. Arrange veal cutlets in the sauce, top each with Parmesan cheese and a slice of mozzarella. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes until cheese is melted and veal is tender.
  7. Serve immediately with pasta, allowing 2 cutlets per person.

Notes

For best results, use fresh mozzarella and grate Parmesan from a block for superior flavor.