Veal Parmesan

A classic Italian-American Parmesan — a casserole of fried, breaded meat or eggplant covered with tomato sauce and molten cheese — is all about balance. You need a bracing a tomato sauce to cut out the fried richness, while a milky, mild mozzarella rounds out the Parmesan’s tang. Baked until brown-edged and bubbling, it’s classic comfort food — hearty, gooey and satisfying. Veal cutlets are the standard.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds veal cutlets
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 2 to 3 cups panko bread crumbs, as needed
• Kosher salt, as needed
• Black pepper, as needed
• Olive oil, for frying
• 5 cups Simple Tomato Sauce (see recipe)
• 1 cup finely grated Parmesan, preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano
• ½ pound fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-sized pieces

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    1241 calories; 98 grams fat; 22 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 60 grams monounsaturated fat; 9 grams polyunsaturated fat; 37 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 8 grams sugars; 53 grams protein; 259 milligrams cholesterol; 1660 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 servings

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place cutlets between two pieces of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a kitchen mallet or rolling pin, pound meat to even 1/4-inch-thick slices.
2. Place flour, eggs and panko into three wide, shallow bowls. Season meat generously with salt and pepper. Dip a piece in flour, then eggs, then coat with panko. Repeat until all the meat is coated.
3. Fill a large skillet with 1/2-inch oil. Place over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, fry cutlets in batches, turning halfway through, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Spoon a thin layer of sauce over the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle one-third of the Parmesan over sauce. Place half of the cutlets over the Parmesan and top with half the mozzarella pieces. Top with half the remaining sauce, sprinkle with another third of the Parmesan, and repeat layering, ending with a final layer of sauce and Parmesan.
5. Transfer pan to oven and bake until cheese is golden and casserole is bubbling, about 40 minutes. Let cool a few minutes before serving.

1 hour 15 minutes