VEAL SALTIMBOCCA WITH SPINACH & FONTINA CHEESE

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This is a version of Veal Saltimbocca that I came up many years later after first having it at La Gardenia Restaurant in Wayne, NJ. You CAN make this at home. Some recipes call for sage but I prefer spinach in this dish.

Provided by Carrie G

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 8 cutlets, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 veal cutlets
8 slices prosciutto (thin slices) or 8 slices ham (thin slices)
8 slices fontina (thin slices) or 8 slices jarlsberg cheese (thin slices)
1 1/2 cups fresh spinach
1 -1 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
5 tablespoons butter (approx)
2 tablespoons olive oil (approx)
1 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon beef base
2 garlic cloves, minced
flour
salt
pepper
parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Pound veal cutlets between two sheets of wax paper. Lightly, salt and pepper both sides.
  • In large frying pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium/high heat. Working in batches, dredge veal in flour and cook 1 to 2 minutes per side or until lightly browned on bottom only. (adding more butter/oil as necessary) Remove from heat and onto platter (keeping unused oil in pan).
  • Add garlic and mushrooms to pan and saute. Add 2 tablespoons flour and combine. Add wine and beef base. Whisk in 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Layer veal with spinach leaves, prosciutto, then cheese slices (cut to fit) on each cutlet. Return veal to pan and cook until cheese melts on top.
  • Pour mushrooms and sauce over veal.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.

Errapel's Herbals
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This was a great recipe! The veal was tender and juicy, and the spinach and fontina cheese added a delicious touch.


Muumin Cumar
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I'm not a big fan of veal, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The veal was cooked perfectly and the flavors were great.


B Radha
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The veal was tender and the spinach and fontina cheese were a perfect complement.


Romi Romeo
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This was a great recipe! The veal was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I highly recommend it.


MD Dalowar
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of veal, but I'm so glad I did. The veal was cooked perfectly and the spinach and fontina cheese added a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Jannatul Tajrin
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This recipe was a bit more challenging than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The veal was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Angel Whis
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I'm always looking for new veal recipes and this one did not disappoint. The veal was tender and the spinach and fontina cheese were a perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Subi gaming
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This was my first time making veal saltimbocca and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Martin Gutierrez
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I'd give this recipe a 5 out of 5 stars. The veal was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I highly recommend it.


Wahidullah Qaderi
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This was a great recipe! The veal was tender and juicy, and the spinach and fontina cheese added a delicious touch.


Azil Labazidral
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I'm not a big fan of veal, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The veal was cooked perfectly and the flavors were great.


Nop476_flo
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. The veal was tender and the spinach and fontina cheese were a perfect complement.


Caitlin Nicholson
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Loved this recipe! The veal was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I highly recommend it.


Chloe Stott
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This was a great recipe! The veal was tender and juicy, and the spinach and fontina cheese added a delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Proud Sarve
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I'm not usually a fan of veal, but this recipe changed my mind. The saltimbocca was cooked perfectly and the spinach and fontina cheese added a great flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Osinachi Thomas
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious. The veal was tender and the spinach and fontina cheese were a perfect complement. I highly recommend it!


Abech Bro
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Just tried this recipe and it turned out great! The veal was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


dj akin
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The veal was tender and juicy, and the spinach and fontina cheese added a delicious touch. Will definitely be making this again.


Md Rasel
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This veal saltimbocca with spinach and fontina cheese was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the dish was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend it!