Best 10 Veal Saltimbocca With Spinach Fontina Cheese Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is Veal Saltimbocca with Spinach, Fontina Cheese, and a medley of sensational recipes. This classic Italian dish features tender veal scaloppini wrapped in savory prosciutto, complemented by the delicate flavors of spinach and the rich, nutty notes of Fontina cheese.

Discover the art of creating this culinary masterpiece with our step-by-step guide, ensuring perfect execution and a tantalizing taste experience. Elevate your cooking skills with our curated collection of additional recipes, including delectable side dishes, refreshing salads, and luscious desserts. Embark on a culinary journey and transform your kitchen into a haven of authentic Italian flavors.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

EASY VEAL SALTIMBOCCA



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An easy and delicious veal dish that originated from Rome.

Provided by By Veronique Deblois

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

• Large bunch of sage leaves (will need about 15 leaves)
• 2 veal scallopini (about ½ pound), pounded thinly and evenly
• 4 slices Prosciutto
• 4 Tbsp. butter, divided
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
• 16 ounces baby spinach
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• Splash of white wine or Marsala wine
• Pinch of salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Press 4-5 sage leaves on each scallopini. Wrap each scallopini with two slices of Prosciutto. 3. In a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the two scallopini to the skillet with the sage leaves side down. Cook for 3 minutes, until the Prosciutto is crispy. Carefully flip the scallopini and cook 2 minutes on the second side. Place the skillet in the oven and cook 5 minutes. 4. While the scallopini are in the oven, add the olive oil to a sautéed pan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for a minute, then add the spinach and pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes and set aside, covered. 5. Remove the scallopini from the skillet and place on a plate covered in foil. Place the skillet over medium-high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Chop about 6 sage leaves and add to the butter. Once the sage butter is lightly browned, add the wine and stir to deglaze the pan of the yummy veal bits. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. 6. To plate, add sautéed spinach to two plates, top with the veal then a drizzle of the sage butter.

VEAL SALTIMBOCCA



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound wilted spinach (well-washed)
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
3 pounds thinly sliced veal cutlets
Potato flour or all-purpose flour, for dusting
6 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup demi-glace (brown sauce)
12 fresh sage leaves, chopped or whole
6 slices prosciutto
6 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
1/2 stick butter, cut into cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Buttered noodles or julienned steamed vegetables, as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • Steam the spinach, then set aside to drain well and cool.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a saute pan, dust the veal cutlets with flour and shake off any excess. Sear the veal on both sides quickly, just to brown coating. Be careful not to overcook veal. Remove cutlets to a baking sheet and allow to cool. (You want the cooking process to stop.) To the same pan add the butter and garlic, allowing butter to melt and sizzle for a short while. Deglaze the pan with the white wine, then add the demi-glace and allow this sauce to reduce by half.
  • Set 1 of the racks in the oven to the topmost level and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Top each of the veal cutlets with some spinach, sage leaves, a slice of prosciutto, and Swiss cheese. Place into the oven on the top rack only long enough to melt cheese and warm. Do not leave in too long. You do not want the veal to cook any further.
  • To finish sauce, remove from heat and whisk in cubed butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Spoon sauce onto serving plate and top with veal cutlet. Serve with buttered noodles or steamed julienned vegetables as an accompaniment.

VEAL SALTIMBOCCA



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Recreating your favorite restaurant's recipes isn't difficult and my Veal Saltimbocca can be made in your kitchen in minutes and at a fraction of the cost of eating out.

Provided by Chef Dennis Littley

Categories     Entree

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces veal slices
1 ounce prosciutto very thin
2 oz fontina cheese shredded
8 oz mushrooms sliced
5 oz baby spinach
2-3 oz sweet marsala
2-3 ounces chicken stock
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp flour
1 teaspoon sage (fresh chopped (if you use dry sage you only need ½ teaspoon))
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
3 tablespoons Olive oil to saute spinach and veal

Steps:

  • Cut the veal slices into medallions and pound them thin using a meat hammer.
  • Dredge the pounded veal in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Set aside until needed.
  • Saute the mushrooms in olive oil over medium-high heat until they're almost fully cooked. Add the floured veal to the pan.
  • When the veal has been cooked on both sides, add the marsala to the pan. This will deglaze the pan and stop the cooking process. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the chicken stock, and seasonings to the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook allowing the sauce to reduce.
  • In another saute pan add in a little olive oil and the baby spinach, saute until completely cooked and set aside (make sure you drain off any extra oil)*you can use water instead of oil if preferred.
  • Take the butter and coat it in flour pressing flour into the butter and add to the sauce (this is called a beurre manie) it will thicken the sauce and the butter will impart a rich flavor
  • Turn the heat to low and top each veal medallion with thinly sliced prosciutto and shredded fontina cheese
  • Cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt.
  • Place a portion of the spinach on a plate and place the finished veal saltimbocca on top of the spinach.
  • Serve with potatoes, rice, grains or over pasta and enjoy

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1387 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 78 g, Fat 98 g, SaturatedFat 40 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 334 mg, Sodium 1704 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 12 g, UnsaturatedFat 52 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SALTIMBOCCA ALLA ROMANA



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 (5-ounce) thinly sliced veal cutlets (scallopini)
4 slices thinly sliced prosciutto
8 fresh sage leaves, plus more for garnish
All-purpose flour, for dredging
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1/4 cup chicken broth
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the veal cutlets side by side on a sheet of plastic wrap. Lay a piece of prosciutto on top of each piece of veal and cover with another piece of plastic. Gently flatten the cutlets with a rolling pin or meat mallet, until the pieces are about 1/4-inch thick and the prosciutto has adhered to the veal. Remove the plastic wrap and lay a couple of sage leaves in the center of each cutlet. Weave a toothpick in and out of the veal to secure the prosciutto and sage. Put some flour in a shallow platter and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper; mix with a fork to combine. Dredge the veal in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess.
  • Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter and in a large skillet over medium flame. Put the veal in the pan, prosciutto-side down first. Cook for 3 minutes to crisp it up and then flip the veal over and saute the other side for 2 minutes, until golden. Transfer the saltimbocca to a serving platter, remove the toothpicks, and keep warm.
  • Add the wine to the pan, stirring to bring up all the delicious flavor in the bottom; let the wine cook down for a minute to burn off some of the alcohol. Add the chicken broth and remaining tablespoon of butter, swirl the pan around. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the saltimbocca, garnish with sage leaves and lemon wedges; serve immediately.

VEAL SALTIMBOCCA



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 small veal scaloppini
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 small very thin slices prosciutto di Parma plus 2 more pieces, chopped, for sauce
12 fresh sage leaves, plus 4 to 5 leaves, for sauce, plus 12 additional leaves, for garnish
Flour, for dredging
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus more as needed, divided
1 cup dry white wine
2 pounds escarole
2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
1 lemon, juiced, divided

Steps:

  • Season the veal with salt and pepper. Place a slice of prosciutto and a sage leaf on top of each piece of the veal, roll and secure with a toothpick. Dredge the veal in flour and shake off excess flour. In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the veal and saute for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove the toothpicks and set aside. Cook the remaining veal in batches, adding more olive oil as necessary. Remove the last veal pieces and add 4 to 5 sage leaves, prosciutto pieces and deglaze the pan with the wine. Cook until thickened to sauce consistency. In another saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Saute the escarole until tender, about 5 minutes. Just before serving add the garlic, 1/2 of the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
  • To serve, mound the escarole in the center of each plate. Arrange 3 of the veal rolls in the center of each plate. Divide the sauce evenly among the plates, sprinkle with the remaining lemon juice and garnish with the additional sage leaves.

VEAL SALTIMBOCCA "MILANESE STYLE"



Veal Saltimbocca

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 1 chop

Number Of Ingredients 11

One 12-ounce bone-in veal rib chop
5 thin slices fontina cheese (about 1 ounce total)
6 small fresh sage leaves
4 thin slices prosciutto, such as Prosciutto San Daniele
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Optional serving suggestions: Parmesan shavings, fried sage leaves and grilled lemon slices

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Using a sharp thin knife, cut a slit into the flesh side of the veal chop almost to the bone. With your hand placing pressure on the top of the chop, move the knife in a slicing motion to form a 3-inch pocket in the chop. Cover the chop with a piece of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet or a small heavy skillet, gently pound the chop until it is about 1/3 inch thick. Remove the plastic wrap and discard. Stuff one piece of the fontina cheese into the pocket and close the meat around it. On one side of the chop, place 3 small sage leaves on the meat. Cover the sage leaves with 2 pieces of cheese and follow that with 2 pieces of prosciutto. Turn over the chop and repeat on the other side.
  • Place the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow dishes and season each of them with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Season the flour with the pepper. Dredge both sides of the prosciutto-wrapped veal chop in the flour and shake off the excess. Then place the chop into the egg, followed by the panko, packing the breadcrumbs on to the chop to help them stick.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add the breaded chop and cook until the breadcrumbs on the first side are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using tongs or a spatula, carefully flip the chop and continue to cook until the other side is golden brown as well. Remove the chop to a baking tray and roast in the oven until cooked to 155 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the veal to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve topped with Parmesan shavings and fried sage along with grilled lemon on the side if desired.

VEAL SALTIMBOCCA



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Provided by Shelly Berger

Categories     Beef     Sauté     Prosciutto     Sage     Bon Appétit     St. Louis     Missouri

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 veal scallops (about 9 ounces total)
1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
Freshly ground pepper
6 paper-thin prosciutto slices
1/2 cup all purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup dry white wine
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Salt
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Place 1 veal scallop between sheets of waxed paper. Flatten to thickness of 1/8-inch using mallet or rolling pin. Repeat with remaining veal. Season veal with sage and pepper. Place 1 slice of prosciutto atop each veal scallop. Fold each veal scallop in half crosswise. Secure open ends with toothpick.
  • Dredge veal in flour; shake off excess. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add veal and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer veal to platter; tent with foil to keep warm. Pour off fat from skillet and discard.
  • Add wine to skillet and bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Boil until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in 6 tablespoons chilled butter 1 tablespoon at a time. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Remove toothpicks from veal. Pour sauce over. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

VEAL SALTIMBOCCA



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A delicious wine sauce makes this hearty entree even more special. You can assemble the rolls ahead of time and chill until ready to cook.-Vance Werner Jr., Franklin, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ounces fontina cheese
8 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
16 fresh sage leaves
8 veal cutlets (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cut cheese into 1/4-in. strips. Place a prosciutto slice, 2 sage leaves and cheese down center of each cutlet. Roll up and secure with toothpicks., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine flour, salt and pepper. Add veal, a few rolls at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown veal in butter and oil on all sides; remove and keep warm., Add broth and wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Return rolls to the pan; cook 8-10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and sauce is thickened. Stir in parsley and lemon juice; heat through. Discard toothpicks; serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 23g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.

VEAL SCALOPPINE SALTIMBOCCA



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Categories     Herb     Pasta     Sauté     Veal     Marsala     Fall     Prosciutto     Sage     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces spaghetti
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup white cornmeal
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 3-ounce veal cutlets, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1/2 cup chopped thinly sliced prosciutto
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1/3 cup dry Marsala
1/3 cup low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain. Transfer to large bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon oil. Keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, mix cornmeal, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Coat veal in cornmeal mixture.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add veal, prosciutto, and sage. Sauté 2 minutes. Turn veal over and sauté until cooked through, about 2 minutes longer. Add Marsala and broth; boil until slightly reduced, about 1 minute. Transfer veal to plate. Add butter to skillet; whisk until melted. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Return veal to skillet to coat with sauce.
  • Divide pasta between 2 plates. Top with veal and sauce, dividing equally.
  • A dried herb mixture available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

VEAL SALTIMBOCCA



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This classic Roman dish of thinly pounded veal, sage, and prosciutto cooks in under 5 minutes-and that includes making the pan sauce. Truly a dish that'll saltimbocca (Italian for "jump in your mouth")!

Provided by Tony Mantuano

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 thin veal cutlets (scaloppine), 5 oz each
12 sage leaves
4 ounces prosciutto, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
2 cups arugula
1/4 lemon
1 cup dry white wine, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

Steps:

  • Prep the veal: Stretch a sheet of plastic wrap on a work surface. Place a few drops of water on the plastic (to keep the meat from sticking), then put down a veal cutlet. Arrange 3 sage leaves on the veal; then place a layer of prosciutto over the sage leaves. Add a few more drops of water, then place another piece of plastic wrap on top. Using a rolling pin, pound the veal so the prosciutto adheres to the veal. Repeat with remaining veal, sage, and prosciutto. Chill cutlets in the refrigerator, 15 minutes.
  • Cook the veal: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Peel the plastic from the veal and dust with flour on both sides, shaking off excess. Season with black pepper. Working in batches, place 2 pieces of veal into the skillet, prosciutto side down. Cook until the edges start to brown, 2 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss arugula with ¼ cup olive oil and a generous squeeze of lemon juice; set aside.
  • After the cutlets have begun to brown on the edges, flip them over. Add ½ cup wine to deglaze the pan, then continue cooking to reduce the wine by half, shaking the pan over the heat, 30-60 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon butter and turn off the heat; swirl the pan around to melt the butter and bring the sauce together. Repeat with remaining veal, wine, and butter. Assembly: Place veal on a plate and spoon sauce on top; garnish with a generous helping of arugula before serving.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use high-quality veal cutlets. Look for cutlets that are evenly thick and free of blemishes.
  • To tenderize the veal cutlets, you can pound them gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin. This will help to break down the fibers and make them more tender.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the veal cutlets. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Cook the veal cutlets over medium heat until they are golden brown and cooked through. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
  • To make the spinach fontina cheese filling, use fresh spinach. Wilted spinach will not work as well.
  • Grate the fontina cheese yourself. Pre-shredded cheese will not melt as smoothly.
  • Serve the veal saltimbocca immediately with your favorite sides.

Conclusion:

Veal saltimbocca with spinach fontina cheese is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of tender veal, savory prosciutto, and creamy fontina cheese is sure to impress your guests. This dish is also relatively easy to make, so it's a great choice for home cooks of all skill levels.

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