Veal chops italienne

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4(1-inch thick) veal chops
(approximately 2 lb)
largeClove garlic, peeled and crushed
1tablespoonVegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
8ouncesCan tomato sauce
1teaspoonDried oregano leaves
½teaspoonSugar
1teaspoonChopped, freeze-dried chives
2tablespoonsRed wine
¼cupGrated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a heat-resistant, non-metallic 10-inch skillet, place 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add crushed garlic. 2. Heat oil on top of a conventional surface unit. Sear veal chops in hot oil until brown on both sides. Season veal chops to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. 3. In a medium-size bowl, combine tomato sauce, oregano, sugar, chives and 2 tablespoons red wine. Blend thoroughly. 4. Pour sauce over veal chops. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 6 minutes.

5. Sprinkle top of chops with ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and heat an additional 1 minute.