Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 onions (chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (mashed)
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon oregano (crushed)
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (finely crushed)
  • 1 lb veal (6 slices - 1/4 inch thick)
  • 1 egg (slightly beaten)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (cut into 6 thick slices)
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)

Method

  • Heat the 3 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan and saute the onion and garlic until golden.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, water, oregano, pepper, and parsley.
  • Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Combine 1/2 cup parmesan cheesewith bread crumbs.
  • Dip veal into egg, then into cheese crumb mixture.
  • Heat remaining olive oil in skillet and saute veal until golden, turning only once.
  • Pour 1/2 the tomato sauce into baking dish.
  • Place veal and mozzarella cheese in alternating layers in dish.
  • Pour remaining sauce over veal and cheese.
  • Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) 25 minutes, or until sauce is bubbly and cheese melts slightly.
  • Serve with capellini, crusty bread, and a salad.