Savory Veal Marsala 🍽️🍷

This classic Italian dish is a delightful combination of tender veal and aromatic mushrooms enveloped in a rich Marsala wine sauce. Not only is it impressive enough for a special occasion, but it’s also easy to whip up for a cozy dinner at home. Serve it with pasta, rice, or a crisp salad for a complete meal that will leave your guests raving!

Ingredients

For the Veal

• 2 pounds veal cutlets
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Marsala Sauce

• 3/4 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 1/4 cup Marsala wine

Instructions

1. Prepare the Veal:

   • Place the veal on a solid surface or between sheets of waxed paper. Pound the cutlets thinly with a meat mallet or a moistened cleaver using a glancing motion.

2. Dredge the Cutlets:

   • In a shallow dish, combine the flour and seasoning salt. Dredge the cutlets in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Let them rest on a wire rack for 15 minutes.

🔪 Allowing the veal to rest will help the flour adhere better during cooking, resulting in a crispier coating.

3. Cook the Veal:

   • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the floured cutlets and cook on both sides until they are golden brown.

4. Add Mushrooms:

   • Introduce the quartered mushrooms to the skillet, reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and juicy.

5. Create the Sauce:

   • Pour in the Marsala wine and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the veal to become tender.

6. Serve:

   • Plate the veal and mushrooms, spooning the luscious sauce over the top. Enjoy immediately!

🍽️ Pair this dish with a light salad or some crusty bread to soak up the sauce—delicious!

Tips & Tricks

• Tenderizing: If you don’t have a mallet, a rolling pin works just as well! Just be gentle to avoid tearing the meat.
• Mushroom Options: Feel free to mix different types of mushrooms like shiitake or cremini for a deeper flavor.
• Wine Substitute: If you don’t have Marsala, a dry sherry or port can work as good substitutes.
• Meal Prep: You can prepare the cutlets in advance and keep them in the refrigerator, just dredging them in flour right before cooking for freshness.

Variations

• Herb-infused: Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley while cooking for an extra layer of flavor. 🌿
• Creamy Marsala: Stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end for a creamy version of the sauce.
• Vegetarian Twist: Swap the veal for large portobello mushrooms to create a delightful vegetarian dish.

Indulge in this comforting recipe that combines simplicity with gourmet flair, and enjoy the delightful flavors of Italy right at your dining table! 🇮🇹✨