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Tender veal cutlets, breaded and fried to a perfect golden crisp, then baked with a rich marinara sauce and bubbly melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. A quintessential Italian-American comfort food classic.
For 4 servings
Prepare Veal and Breading Station
Bread the Veal Cutlets
Fry the Cutlets
Tender veal cutlets, breaded and fried to a perfect golden crisp, then baked with a rich marinara sauce and bubbly melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. A quintessential Italian-American comfort food classic.
This italian_american recipe takes 45 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 728 calories per serving with 55.45g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner.
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Assemble and Bake
Garnish and Serve
This recipe works wonderfully with thinly pounded chicken breasts (Chicken Parmesan) or thick slices of eggplant (Eggplant Parmesan) for a vegetarian option.
Incorporate other cheeses like provolone or fontina along with the mozzarella for a more complex and nutty flavor profile.
Add fresh chopped basil to the marinara sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the breadcrumbs for a little heat.
For a less heavy dish, you can bake the breaded cutlets instead of frying. Spray them with cooking oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, before assembling and baking with sauce and cheese.
Veal is a high-quality protein source, essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle growth, and maintaining overall body function.
This dish provides significant amounts of B vitamins, particularly B12 and niacin, which are crucial for energy metabolism, nervous system function, and red blood cell formation.
Veal is a good source of essential minerals like zinc, which supports immune function, and phosphorus, which is vital for bone and tooth health.
The generous amounts of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese contribute a good dose of calcium, which is critical for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
A typical serving of Veal Parmesan contains approximately 600-750 calories, depending on the size of the cutlet, the amount of oil absorbed during frying, and the quantity of cheese and sauce used.
Veal Parmesan is a rich, indulgent dish. While it provides excellent protein from the veal and calcium from the cheese, it is also high in calories, fat, and sodium due to the frying and cheese. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Absolutely! Chicken Parmesan is a very popular variation. Simply substitute the veal with thinly pounded chicken breasts and follow the recipe exactly as written.
For the best texture, it's recommended to serve immediately. However, you can fry the cutlets ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. When ready to eat, assemble with sauce and cheese and bake until hot and bubbly. The breading may not be as crispy as when freshly made.
The classic pairing is a bed of spaghetti tossed with marinara sauce. It also goes well with a simple green salad with a vinaigrette dressing, steamed vegetables like broccoli or green beans, or a side of garlic bread.
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