Ingredients

  • 1 pound veal, cut into 3 inch squares
  • 1 (32 ounce.) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 c. bread crumbs
  • 1/2 c. locatelli or possibly Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 6 sprigs parsley, minced
  • 1 1/2 c. corn oil
  • 1/4 pound fontina cheese, 1 inch diced
  • 2 med. onions, sliced
  • 12 bay leaves

Method

  • Marinate veal in crushed tomatoes overnight or possibly at least 2 hrs before preparing.
  • Combine bread crumbs with locatelli cheese and minced parsley.
  • Place 1 c. oil in a skillet and toast the bread crumb mix till it is golden brown.
  • Set aside to cold.
  • Pour remaining 1/2 c. of oil in the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch baking dish, coating the entire bottom of the pan.
  • Coat each piece of veal on both sides with the toasted bread crumb mix and place 1 piece of fontina cheese in the center of each square.
  • Overlap sides over cheese.
  • Place each Spedini in baking dish with 1 onion slice and 1 bay leaf.
  • Spread remaining crushed tomatoes over the Spedini.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 30 min.
  • Do not over cook.
  • Makes about 4 servings.