Vitello Tonnato


Course : Italian
Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


2 pounds boneless lean veal preferably eye of round

2 medium carrots -- coarsely chopped

1 stalk celery -- coarsely chopped

1 medium Onion -- coarsely chopped

5 sprigs Italian parsely coarsely chopped

1 can oil-packed tuna -- (3 1/2oz) well drained

3 tablespoons capers -- drained

2 small sweet pickles -- drained and coarsely chopped

3 fillets anchovy fillets -- coarsely chopped

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup olive oil and corn oil

1 tablespoons Italian parsley

6 slices lemon slices

1 jar capers
 

Preparation / Directions:


Put veal, carrots, celery, onion and parsley in a large saucepan and cover veal with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours. Cool veal completely. Meanwhile, puree tuna, capers, pickles and anchovies together in a food processor or blender. Add mayonnaise, lemon juice and oils; mix until well blended. Add pepper, taste, and add salt if necessary. Slice veal into very thin slices. Arrange on a platter and spoon tuna sauce over. Veal should be completely smothered in sauce. Serve any leftover sauce on the side. Garnish with Italian parsely, lemon slices and capers.


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