
Cima Alla Genovese
Cima alla Genovese is a traditional Italian dish from Genoa. It's a stuffed veal breast cooked in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- White wine (1 cup)
- Celery (2 stalks, chopped)
- Onions (2, chopped)
- Carrots (2, chopped)
- Peas (100 grams)
- Parsley (a bunch, chopped)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Eggs (2)
- Parmesan cheese (100 grams, grated)
- Breadcrumbs (200 grams)
- Veal breast (1, about 2 kg)
Instructions
- Prepare the stuffing by mixing the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley, peas, half of the carrots, onions, and celery.
- Season the veal breast with salt and pepper, then stuff it with the prepared mixture. Sew it up to secure the stuffing.
- In a large pot, sauté the remaining carrots, onions, and celery in a little oil. Add the stuffed veal breast and brown it on all sides.
- Add the white wine and let it evaporate.
- Cover the veal with water, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
- Let the Cima alla Genovese cool in its broth, then slice it and serve.
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 60 minutes • Cook Time: 120 minutes • Calories: 550 • Fat: 30g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 50g • Sodium: 1500mg • Sugar: 5g