Veal and Bacon Rolls

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini, unpeeled and diced
  • 2 tbs. olive oil
  • 3 ½ oz. stale bread, crusts removed
  • 5 oz. bacon, cooked and diced
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbs. grated cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 veal cutlets, 6 oz. each
  • 3 shallots, sliced ½ inch thick
  • 4 cups white mushrooms, quartered
  • 5 oz. peas, shelled
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup parsley, finely chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Saute zucchini for 4 – 5 minutes. In a food processor combine the bread, bacon, egg, and cheese. Pulse until a paste like consistency is achieves. Fold in the zucchini and season.

Pound the veal to ¼ inch thickness and season. Spread the filling onto the veal pieces and roll into bundles. Secure with a toothpick and place in a baking dish with shallots, mushrooms, peas, wine, and remaining tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook 40 minutes. Remove to a platter and top with parsley. Serve with cooking juices.