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Veal Roll with Walnuts

17/11/2023

The veal roll with walnuts is a rich and substantial second course that can be served on special occasions or important dinners. Here’s how to prepare it in the Italian way.

Ingredients

  • 700 g of veal topside in a single flat cut
  • 100 g of coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 70 g of sliced mortadella
  • 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 sprigs of rosemary
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 50 ml of dry white wine
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooking twine

Preparation

  1. Lay the veal topside on a work surface and lightly beat it with a meat mallet to make it thinner and more even.

  2. Drizzle some oil over the meat, then arrange the mortadella slices evenly on top, leaving a free edge of about 2 cm.

  3. Spread the chopped walnuts and grated Parmesan cheese over the entire surface of the mortadella.

  4. Roll the meat up on itself starting from the long side, taking care to keep the filling inside. Tie the roll with cooking twine, making tight and regular turns to maintain the shape during cooking.

  5. In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil with a garlic clove and rosemary sprigs. When the oil is hot, add the roll and brown it on all sides to seal in the juices.

  6. Deglaze with white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.

  7. Lower the flame, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, turning the roll occasionally and moistening it with a bit of hot broth if necessary.

  8. Once cooked, remove the roll from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes. Remove the twine and cut the roll into thick slices.

  9. If desired, you can prepare a sauce by reducing the cooking juices and straining them, then serve it on the side or pour it over the sliced roll.

Curiosity

Veal is a meat very much appreciated in Italian cuisine for its tenderness and versatility. This dish may remind you of the classic roast, but the addition of walnuts brings a crunchiness and a unique taste that pairs well with white meats. And don’t forget to pair it with a full-bodied red wine to complete the culinary experience.

Veal Roll with Walnuts