Stuffed Veal Rolls with Spinach and Cheese

 

Hi friends! Today, I’m sharing a fun and delicious recipe: Stuffed Veal Rolls with Spinach and Cheese. This dish is simple to make and looks super fancy, perfect for impressing your family or guests. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 thin veal cutlets (about 150g each)
• 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• Toothpicks or kitchen twine

Steps to Make Stuffed Veal Rolls with Spinach and Cheese

1. Prepare the filling:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
• Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
• In a bowl, mix the cooked spinach with mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper.

2. Flatten the veal cutlets:

• Place each veal cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap.
• Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound the cutlets until they are about 1/4 inch thick.

3. Stuff the veal:

• Lay each veal cutlet flat on a clean surface.
• Spoon the spinach and cheese mixture onto the centre of each cutlet.
• Roll the veal tightly around the filling. Secure the rolls with toothpicks or kitchen twine.

4. Sear the rolls:

• Heat a pan with a little olive oil over medium heat.
• Place the veal rolls in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.

5. Cook with tomato sauce:

• Pour the tomato sauce into the pan, covering the veal rolls.
• Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and let the rolls simmer for 15-20 minutes.

6. Serve:

• Remove the toothpicks or twine before serving.
• Serve the stuffed veal rolls hot, with a side of pasta, rice, or a fresh salad.

Cooking Tips

• You can use different cheeses, like feta or ricotta, for a unique flavour.
• Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley to the filling for extra freshness.
• For a crispy finish, sprinkle a little extra Parmesan on top and broil the rolls for 2-3 minutes.
  
  

This Stuffed Veal Rolls with Spinach and Cheese recipe is a great way to turn simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy dish. I hope you enjoy making it as much as I do. Let me know how it turned out in the comments.  Happy cooking!