Veal Saltimbocca - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 None thinly sliced veal cutlets
    12 None fresh sage leaves
    4 slices prosciutto
    1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1 1/2 cups orzo
    8 oz halved cherry tomatoes
    1 small red onion, thinly sliced
    1/4 cup olive oil
    2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
    1/4 tsp sugar
    2 oz arugula leaves
Preparation
    Top one side of each veal cutlet with 2 sage leaves and a slice of prosciutto. Carefully flip over.
    Chop remaining sage leaves. Sprinkle sage and cheese on veal. Fold in half from shortest end, securing with a toothpick. (Prosciutto will be on the outside.) Refrigerate for 10 mins.
    Meanwhile, cook orzo in a large saucepan of boiling salted water according to package directions. Rinse under cold water. Drain well. Place in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, onion, 2 tbsp of the oil, vinegar and sugar. Season to taste. Cover and set aside.
    Heat remaining 2 tbsp oil in large skillet on medium heat. Cook veal 2-3 mins each side, until prosciutto is crisp and veal cooked to desired doneness.
    Add arugula to orzo mixture; toss well. Serve with veal.

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