Spinach and Prosciutto Stuffed Veal Rolls {Braciole di Vitello}

By KatKD

Ingredients

• For The Sauce:
• 8 Thin Slices Veal Scallopini
• 8 Thin Slices Prosciutto
• 2 Cups Cooked, Chopped Spinach
• 1 /3 Cup Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
• 8 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
• 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 /2 Cup Chopped Onion
• 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 (28-ounce) Can Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
• 1 /2 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 3 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Basil
• Salt & Pepper To Taste

Details

Adapted from italianfoodforever.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions

Use a meat mallet if needed to even out the thickness of the scallopini.

Use your hands, or a nut bag to squeeze out as much liquid from the spinach as possible, then place in a bowl.

Add the cheese and two tablespoons of oil to the spinach and stir to mix.

Season the spinach mixture with salt and pepper.

Lay out each slice of veal, then cover with a slice of prosciutto.

You can either cut the prosciutto to fit, or fold it over.

Divide the spinach filling equally onto each slice of veal spreading evenly.

At the narrowest end, tightly roll up the veal and square with two toothpicks, or if you prefer, tie with kitchen twine.

Place the veal rolls on a plate and refrigerate until needed.

Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until lightly smoking, then cook the onions, stirring often until translucent, about 7 to 8 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook another minute or two or until fragrant.

Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano, basil, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.

Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 m minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a frying pan, heat the remaining olive oil and heat over medium heat until lightly smoking.

Brown the veal rolls on all sides, turning as needed.

Place a scoop of sauce into the bottom of an oven-proof casserole dish that will hold all of the veal rolls.

Place the veal rolls side by side into the dish, then cover with the remaining sauce.

Cover casserole dish, then bake until very tender, about 45 minutes.

Remove toothpicks or twine, then serve warm with sauce.