Elevate your Italian cuisine game with this classic Veal Parmigiana recipe, a timeless dish featuring tender veal cutlets coated in a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust. Each cutlet is pan-fried to golden perfection, layered with rich marinara sauce, and blanketed in gooey melted mozzarella cheese for a truly indulgent experience. This quick and satisfying recipe is baked to bubbly perfection in just 25 minutes and garnished with fragrant fresh basil leaves for a restaurant-quality finish. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, serve it with pasta, a crisp salad, or buttery garlic bread to complete the ultimate Italian feast. With easy-to-follow steps and authentic flavors, this dish is guaranteed to become a household favorite.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lay the veal cutlets on a clean surface and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and water, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Dredge each veal cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Ensure each cutlet is evenly coated.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the breaded veal cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches if necessary, and place the cooked cutlets on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Spread 1/2 cup of marinara sauce along the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange the fried veal cutlets on top of the sauce.
Spoon the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the cutlets. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and garnish each cutlet with a fresh basil leaf. Serve hot alongside pasta, a salad, or garlic bread.
Calories |
3502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 167.9 g | 215% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.1 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1236 mg | 412% | |
| Sodium | 7478 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 205.6 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.9 g | ||
| Protein | 290.1 g | 580% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 2748 mg | 211% | |
| Iron | 21.2 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 2258 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.