Poultry & Meat

These Quick and Easy Veal Scallops, otherwise known as Scaloppine di Vitello alla Sorrentina, are a popular second course meat dish from the lovely coastal village of Sorrento, Italy, that are commonly prepared in traditional homes and restaurants all over the Campania region.

To be worthy of the title “Sorrento Style,” the veal scallops are prepared with the typical trio of ingredients commonly found in the local specialty dishes of the area; mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil — fresh, simple flavors that mingle scrumptiously together.

Here my friend Carmine D’Aniello, the chef and proprietor of the ever-popular  Ristorante Il Convivio,  which is situated in the heart of Sorrento— shows us how to make this beloved classic, one quick and easy step at a time.

The Ingredients 

Thinly sliced veal scallops, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil, plus a little butter, salt, wine, and flour.

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