Veal Florentine

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Veal Florentine

Description

I have been making this recipe for my husband's birthday dinner for the last 15 years. This recipe truly stands on it's own merit and I don't recommend any changes. I originally got this recipe from a cookbook but have modified it over the years to make it simpler.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4-6
  • 10 frozen spinach


  • 5 butter


  • 1 tomato sauce


  • 2 garlic cloves


  • 1⁄4 dry white wine


  • 1⁄4 water


  • 1 tomato paste


  • 1⁄2 sugar


  • 3⁄4 salt


  • 1⁄4 pepper


  • 1⁄4 all-purpose flour


  • 4 -6 veal cutlets


  • 1 olive oil


  • 4 -6 mozzarella cheese

Directions

  • Cook spinach according to package directions.
  • Drain well and toss with 1 tablespoon of butter; set aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in medium sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add tomato sauce, wine, water, tomato paste, sugar, 1/2 tsp of the salt and 1/8 tsp of the pepper.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Mix flour and remaining salt and pepper in a large zip-top bag.
  • Pound veal until 1/4 inch thick.
  • Shake one piece of veal at a time in seasoned flour in bag to coat evenly.
  • Heat oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add veal to skillet; cook turning over once until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Top veal with evenly with reserved spinach, (a couple of tablespoons on each -- you won't use it all).
  • Top each with a slice of cheese.
  • Add sauce to skillet; do not let sauce cover cheese.
  • Lift edges of veal to allow sauce to flow under.
  • Heat at medium high heat, until sauce is bubbly.
  • Reduce heat to medium low.
  • Simmer covered 8 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • (I serve this over cooked angel hair pasta).
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