Veal Chops with Saffron Orzo and Tomato Sauce

Veal Chops with Saffron Orzo and Tomato Sauce
Veal Chops with Saffron Orzo and Tomato Sauce
This dish is a summery variation on the Northern Italian pairing of tomato-braised ossobuco and saffron-flavored risotto. Here the delicious classic combination is lightened up with orzo and wilted grape tomatoes.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Italian Beef Cheese Dairy Garlic Herb Pasta Tomato Sauté Quick & Easy Summer Grill/Barbecue Gourmet
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • Carbohydrate 60 g(20%)
  • Cholesterol 125 mg(42%)
  • Fat 30 g(47%)
  • Fiber 4 g(16%)
  • Protein 37 g(74%)
  • Saturated Fat 11 g(55%)
  • Sodium 638 mg(27%)
  • Calories 684

Preparation Pat chops dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chops, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Add garlic to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, 30 seconds. Stir in wine, tomatoes, rosemary, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, gently pressing on tomatoes until they collapse, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook orzo with saffron in a 3-quart saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well in a sieve and return to saucepan, then stir in butter and cheese. Reheat chops in sauce and serve with orzo.

Preparation Pat chops dry and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chops, turning over once, until golden and just cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Add garlic to skillet and cook over moderate heat, stirring, 30 seconds. Stir in wine, tomatoes, rosemary, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper and simmer, gently pressing on tomatoes until they collapse, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, cook orzo with saffron in a 3-quart saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain well in a sieve and return to saucepan, then stir in butter and cheese. Reheat chops in sauce and serve with orzo.