Baked Cutlets with Tomato and Mozzarella

I can describe to you how to prepare delicious pizzaiola-style baked cutlets, a variation of classic cutlets that adds tomato and mozzarella for an all-Italian touch.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of meat (veal or chicken) for cutlets
• Enough breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• Enough flour
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 mozzarellas
• Tomato sauce (about 400 ml)
• Oregano to taste
• Fresh basil for garnish

Preparation

1. First, lightly beat the meat slices with a meat mallet until you reach the desired thickness.
2. Bread the cutlets by first dipping them in flour, then in the beaten egg (to which you will have added salt and pepper), and finally in the breadcrumbs, making sure it adheres well on both sides.
3. Place the cutlets on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and drizzle them with some olive oil.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 °C (392 °F) for about 15-20 minutes or until the cutlets are golden and crispy.
5. In the meantime, slice the mozzarellas or cube them and drain any excess whey.
6. Once the cutlets are cooked, remove the baking tray from the oven, pour some tomato sauce over each cutlet, and complete with mozzarella.
7. Sprinkle with oregano to taste and put the tray back in the oven, switching to the grill setting for a few minutes, until the mozzarella has melted and slightly browned.
8. Remove the pizzaiola-style cutlets from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Baked cutlets with tomato and mozzarella are a hearty dish full of flavors.

Curiosity

The pizzaiola-style cutlet is a variation that recalls classic pizza elements like tomato sauce and mozzarella. This preparation aims to make a meat dish that is breaded and baked more delicious by combining the tradition of the cutlet with the typical flavors of Italian cuisine.