Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pound veal cutlets to 1/8-inch thickness between plastic wrap, then season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
