Valdostana Veal Cutlets

Name: Valdostana Veal Cutlets
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Sliced veal (8 pieces) 1.1 lbs; Fontina cheese 7 oz; Prosciutto cotto 3.5 oz; Type 00 flour 0.4 cup; White wine 4 tbsp; Butter 3 ½ tbsp; Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste

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Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Sebastian Fitarau

Scaloppine alla valdostana—seriously good stuff—is a dish that makes you think of the Alps. Straight from the Valle d'Aosta, this plate combines thin veal slices with layers of tender prosciutto and melty Fontina. It is like a cozy, creamy take on the classic breaded cutlets. People say it’s faster and lighter than the usual cotoletta, but you still get those mountain flavors.

When that Fontina melts—oh man—and gets all gooey, it's just hard to resist. This combo is popular up north, where cold days pretty much demand food that feels like a warm hug. Across Italy, scaloppine alla valdostana stands out as one of those traditional Italian dishes everyone remembers from big Sunday lunches.

Not just another veal cutlet—no way. Adding prosciutto and Fontina turns it into something extra rich, a little fancy, but not too complicated. The Fontina cheese really makes a difference because it has that smooth, slightly nutty taste and melts like a dream. Folks in Valle d'Aosta love this cheese for all sorts of things—really, they do—from veal with prosciutto and cheese to their famous fonduta.

There are tons of ways to make veal in Italy: lemon, wine, parsley, pizzaiola and mushroom styles show up a lot. But this one? It's got its own creamy twist. Perfect for a family hangout or to impress at dinner. Recipes like this bring a bit of the Alps to your table.

For fans of Italian veal recipes or anyone curious about authentic Valle d'Aosta cuisine, this dish has plenty to love. And it’s fast, full of melty cheese, and loaded with mountain flavors. Plus, it’s a great way to explore the heart of Italian cooking with ingredients that are simple and flavorful. It’s really about making something delicious without too much fuss. And look, it brings people together over a shared love for good food. Can't go wrong with that.

How to prepare Valdostana Veal Cutlets

To prepare Valdostana veal cutlets, start by slicing the Fontina into thin, even slices so that it can melt easily during cooking 1. If the meat slices are a bit thick, gently flatten them between 2 sheets of parchment paper with a meat tenderizer, without breaking them, to make the meat more tender and uniform 2. In a large pan, melt the butter with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, letting it melt gently without darkening 3.

Next, dredge each slice in flour, pressing lightly and shaking off the excess 4. Place the cutlets in the hot pan 5 and brown them over medium-high heat for a few minutes on each side until golden 6; during cooking, season with salt and pepper to taste.

When the meat is well browned, deglaze with white wine and let the alcohol evaporate completely to get a fragrant and tasty base 7. At this point, slightly lower the heat and place a slice of cooked ham 8 and a slice of Fontina 9 on each piece of meat.

Cover with a lid 10 and cook for about 3 more minutes, just enough time for the cheese to melt, enveloping the meat in a creamy, stringy layer. When the Fontina is perfectly melted and the sauce reduced, turn off the heat and check the consistency of the cutlets, which should be soft and juicy 11. Transfer them to serving plates, drizzling with their cooking sauce. Serve your Valdostana veal cutlets immediately 12!

Storage

We recommend consuming Valdostana veal cutlets as soon as they are ready.

Advice

Slice the Fontina into thin, even slices: this way, it will melt faster and more evenly, becoming immediately gooey and creamy, without remaining in chunks or forming lumps.

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Valdostana Veal Cutlets

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Valdostana Veal Cutlets

Storage

Advice

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