Ingredients
1
pound eggplant, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
12
2-ounce slices veal top round, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
2
tbsp (1/4 stick) butter
4
ounces button mushrooms, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
2
tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
Directions
1.
Place eggplant on 2 large baking sheets. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand 20 minutes. Rinse under running water and pat dry.
2.
Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sauté eggplant until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes per side. Arrange decoratively on large platter.
3.
Place flour on plate. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle veal slices with salt and pepper; dredge veal in flour. Working in batches, sauté veal until brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to plate.
4.
Melt butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until brown, about 3 minutes. Stir in cream, Madeira, and porcini powder. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Add veal to skillet. Simmer until veal is heated through and coated with sauce, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
5.
Arrange veal in center of platter with eggplant. Spoon sauce over veal. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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