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Olympia Capreese Extra Cheesy Veal Parmesan
I would love to take full credit for this baby, but I got it from my favorite neighbor.. Enjoy!
1) Cut veal into 12-16 pieces, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper.
- 2 pounds veal cutlets, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs ( Italian style )
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon marjoram
- 6-8 slices mozzarella cheese
2) Lightly beat together egg and water. Combine cheese and bread crumbs.
3) Dip veal in egg mixture, then cheese mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
4) Melt shortening in pan. Brown veal on both sides. Place in 3-quart baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
5) Sauté onion in same pan, stir in tomato sauce, salt, basil and marjoram. Simmer for 5 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup sauce. Pour remaining sauce over veal. Top with mozzarella cheese.
Pour reserved sauce over cheese. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.
Makes 6 - 8 servings.