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Veal Pizzaiola Style recipe
recipe by
Maurizio Pigliacampi
Vitello alla Pizzaiola is a timeless classic of Italian home cooking. It is a main course of tender meat, usually veal escalopes, cooked in a fragrant tomato sauce enriched with oregano, garlic, and in this version, black olives. It is a dish much loved by children for its simple and inviting taste, and it is perfect for the classic scarpetta (mopping up the sauce) with fresh bread.
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Veal is the meat of young calves, known for its tender texture and delicate, mild flavor. In cooking, it is highly versatile and works well in both quick preparations and slow-cooked dishes. It pairs easily with herbs, wine-based sauces, and light seasonings that enhance its subtle taste without overpowering it.
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Classic Caputo flour for all uses, perfect for light bread with soft white crumb, W 220/240 and elasticity P/L 0.50-0.60. 1 kg format with 12-month shelf life, this Caputo flour ensures excellent results.
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Italian extra virgin olive oil is considered among the best in the world because it comes from a rare balance between high-quality raw ingredients, freshness, and traditional production methods. It is obtained from the first cold pressing of olives, without any chemical processes or refining. This means it preserves its aromas, polyphenols, and nutritional properties intact. The result is a living oil that can be fruity and delicate or more intense and peppery, depending on the olive variety and the region. Its main strength is its ability to “give identity” to dishes without overpowering them: it enhances tomatoes, vegetables, fish, and especially raw preparations like pesto. Just a drop can completely change the perception of a dish. In the kitchen, it is not just a fat: it is a true aromatic ingredient that brings complexity, freshness, and a distinctly Mediterranean character.
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Garlic is the soul of our dishes: white garlic offers a bold flavor, red is more delicate and digestible, while black garlic provides sweet and gourmet notes. To choose the best, follow this simple rule: the bulb should be firm, heavy to the touch, and have tight, dry skin. Always avoid those showing green sprouts, as this is a sign that the product is no longer fresh and may taste bitter.
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White wine in cooking is used to add acidity, freshness, and depth to dishes: it deglazes cooking juices, cuts through fats, and adds aroma without overpowering the flavor. For cooking, choose a dry, young, and simple white wine: avoid sweet or overly aromatic wines. Good options are Pinot Grigio, Vermentino, or a basic Sauvignon Blanc. Simple rule: if you wouldn’t drink it at the table, don’t put it in the pan. And no, “the bottle that’s been open for three weeks” is not a cooking technique.
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Oregano is a Mediterranean aromatic herb with a strong, slightly bitter and earthy flavor. In cooking, it is widely used in sauces, pizzas, roasted vegetables, and meat dishes. Its intense aroma brings warmth and character, especially in Italian and Greek cuisine.
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Beef broth is a flavorful liquid made by simmering beef bones, meat, vegetables, and herbs. In cooking, it is used as a base for soups, sauces, and risottos, adding depth, richness, and umami. A good broth enhances dishes without overpowering them, bringing balance and warmth to the recipe.
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Thick and velvety tomato puree, perfect for lovers of quick and flavorful sauces. Suitable for fast cooking or to be used directly on pasta, thanks to its smooth and well-strained consistency. Made exclusively from tomatoes grown in Puglia, ripened under the sun and processed within a few hours of harvesting to preserve freshness and authentic taste.
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Parsley is a fresh, aromatic herb widely used in cooking to add brightness and balance to dishes. It has a clean, slightly peppery flavor that enhances sauces, meats, fish, vegetables, and soups without overpowering them. Often used as a finishing touch, it brings freshness and a hint of color to the plate.
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Black olives are fully ripened olives with a rich, slightly salty and fruity flavor. In cooking, they are used to add depth and character to salads, sauces, pasta, pizzas, and meat dishes. Their bold taste enhances recipes without needing many additional ingredients.
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“Fine Sea Salt – Natural, Pure, Mediterranean” is a fine sea salt appreciated mainly for its purity and its natural production method: seawater is evaporated, leaving crystals behind without aggressive refining processes. The result is a salt with a clean taste, less “metallic” compared to heavily processed industrial salts, which tends to enhance ingredients rather than cover them. For this reason, it is ideal in Mediterranean cuisine, where simplicity is everything: tomatoes, mozzarella, fish, and especially fresh sauces like pesto. Its fine grain makes it easy to dose and it dissolves quickly, ensuring an even distribution of flavor. In practice, it does not change the dish: it completes it.
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Prepare the meat
Lightly salt the veal slices to taste, then coat them in flour on both sides. Shake well to remove excess flour.
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Brown the meat
Pour the oil into a large pan and heat over high heat. Add the slices and brown them until tender.
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Initial cooking
Once browned on both sides, remove the meat from the pan and keep warm on a plate. In the same pan drippings, add the minced garlic, then deglaze with the white wine and add the oregano. Mix well and let the sauce reduce by half.
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The sauce
Pour the beef broth and tomato sauce into the pan. Add salt if necessary and let the sauce cook for about 10 minutes uncovered.
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Finishing
Return the meat slices to the pan with the sauce. Add the fresh parsley and black olives. Stir gently and cook for a couple of minutes to let the flavors meld.
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Serve
Arrange the meat and sauce on warm plates and serve immediately