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Vitello Tonnato Recipe

Oven roasted veal with a traditional anchovy & tuna cream sauce, accompanied with Caper berries

Inspired by Acqua Di' Mare
Time2h
Serves6
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Last updated Sep 24, 2026

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare and Roast the Veal

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Season the veal roast with salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the veal on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes each side. Transfer the veal to a roasting pan and roast in the oven for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 63°C (145°F) for medium-rare.

  2. 2

    Make the Tonnato Sauce

    While the veal is roasting, prepare the sauce. In a food processor, combine the anchovy fillets, canned tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and capers. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. 3

    Cool and Slice the Veal

    Once the veal is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely. Once cooled, slice the veal thinly.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Arrange the sliced veal on a serving platter. Generously spoon the tonnato sauce over the veal. Garnish with caper berries and chopped fresh parsley before serving.

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