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Veal Francesca

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Submitted by andrew_bolden

A layered Italian casserole of noodles, sautéed veal, red sauce, eggplant, Parmesan, and bubbly mozzarella. Think veal parm meets lasagna in a cozy dinner for two.

YIELD

2 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

35 min

READY

45 min

Can’t decide between veal parm and lasagna? This casserole says you don’t have to choose.

Noodles line the bottom, sautéed veal goes on next, then a layer of red sauce, sliced eggplant, a shower of grated Parmesan, and thick slices of mozzarella on top.

Into the oven it goes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown around the edges.

It’s built for two, comes together in 45 minutes, and has that layered, pull-apart quality that makes every forkful different from the last.

Variations

  • Swap the noodles for penne or rigatoni to catch more sauce in every bite.
  • Use chicken cutlets instead of veal if that’s what you have on hand.
  • Add a layer of fresh spinach or basil leaves between the sauce and eggplant for a pop of green.

Kitchen Tips

  • Salt and drain the eggplant slices for 15 minutes before layering. This draws out moisture and bitterness so they don’t make the casserole soggy.
  • Use your favorite jarred marinara or homemade red sauce. The recipe is flexible here.
  • Let the casserole rest 5 minutes after baking so it holds together when you serve it.

Ingredients

8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G VEAL
2 57.8
OUNCE ML/G NOODLE
1 237
CUP ML BASIC RED SAUCE *
3 3
SLICES SLICES EGGPLANTS *
2 57.8
OUNCE ML/G PARMESAN CHEESE
2 2
SLICES SLICES MOZZARELLA CHEESE *

Directions

In a sauce pan sauté the veal.

Remove from the heat. Cook the noodles until done and drain.

Place the noodles on the bottom of a casserole dish.

Place the veal on top of the noodles and add the red sauce.

Place the eggplant on top and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

Cover with the mozzarella.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃). until brown and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 144g (5.1 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 332 50% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 453mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Sugars g
Protein 67g
Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 37% Iron 7%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
 

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