Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsIl Porto RestaurantVeal Parmigiana Recipe

Veal Parmigiana Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Meat

Breading

Method

Preparation of Veal

  1. 1

    Tenderizing the Veal

    Place the veal cutlets between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them with a meat mallet until about 1/2 inch thick.

  2. 2

    Seasoning

    Season both sides of the veal cutlets with salt and black pepper.

Breading Process

  1. 3

    Setting up Breading Station

    In three shallow bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.

  2. 4

    Coating the Veal

    Dredge each veal cutlet in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.

Cooking the Veal

  1. 5

    Frying

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the breaded veal cutlets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Making the Sauce

  1. 6

    Cooking the Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, sugar, and fresh basil. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 7

    Layering

    In a baking dish, place the cooked veal cutlets, then spoon the sauce over each cutlet. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.

  2. 8

    Baking

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serving

  1. 9

    Garnishing

    Sprinkle with fresh basil leaves before serving.

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