#  Our Traditional Italian Veal Milanese Recipe

  ![Our Traditional Italian Veal Milanese Recipe](https://casa-bandera.com/images/traditional-italian-veal-milanese-recipe.jpg) **Ready to savor authentic Italy on your plate?**

**Imagine a family-style Milanese cutlet—golden, crispy, almost irresistible.**

**What if simplicity became a luxury?**

**Paired with lemony ricotta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and bold arugula, it tells a story.**

**Because in Italy, a dish is never just a dish.**

![Milanese Cutlet: Our Traditional Italian Family Recipe](https://casa-bandera.com/images/authentic-traditional-italian-family-recipes-casa-bandera.jpg)> “When family meals had to come together quickly, Nonna always knew how to delight everyone. A perfectly golden breaded cutlet, lemony ricotta, a few cherry tomatoes… and the table lit up.

> Simple. Generous. And deeply Italian.”

— Casa Bandera, from our Famiglia to yours

## Milanese cutlet: Lombardy’s iconic crispy delight

Picture yourself in Milan, in a cozy trattoria, with golden butter sizzling in the kitchen.

Then the cutlet arrives.

Thin, crispy, perfectly golden.

**Generous, refined, and deeply authentic,** it embodies the soul of Italian family cooking.

What if a single dish could tell an entire tradition?

### Origins and tradition of this Italian recipe

Just like risotto alla milanese, this cutlet is a pillar of Milan.

Simple cooking—but never simplistic.

Eggs, breadcrumbs, meat, butter.

Nothing more.

And yet… everything is there.

**A crispy crust. Tender meat. Perfect balance.**

Because Italian cuisine is the art of turning little into a lot.

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Here is the family Milanese cutlet recipe from **Casa Bandera**.

A simple dish. But a complete emotion.

 | Information |
|---|
| **D**ifficulty 2/5  **C**ost medium  **P**reparation time 25 minutes  **C**ooking time 15 minutes  **G**luten | **P**ortions 4  **C**alories 750 kcal  **U**tensils skillet, mixing bowl, whisk, rolling pin, cutting board, grater, bowl, plates, plastic wrap, paper towels  **S**easons all year round |
| Ingredients |
| **V**eal cutlets 2  **E**ggs 2  **F**ine breadcrumbs 70 g  **F**lour 50 g  **B**utter 40 g  **F**resh ricotta 200 g  **U**ntreated lemon 1  **C**herry tomatoes  **A**rugula  **F**resh basil  **G**arlic clove 1  **E**xtra virgin olive oil  **B**alsamic vinegar  **S**alt and pepper |

![Ingredients for the traditional Veal Milanese recipe with lemon ricotta and cherry tomatoes](https://casa-bandera.com/images/traditional-italian-veal-milanese-ingredients.jpg)

1 In a skillet, pour a generous drizzle of olive oil and sauté a whole peeled and lightly crushed garlic clove over medium heat.

![Traditional Italian Veal Milanese recipe step 1: cooking cherry tomatoes in a skillet](https://casa-bandera.com/images/traditional-italian-veal-milanese-step-1.jpg)

2 Add the cherry tomatoes, season generously with salt, and drizzle a bit more olive oil. Cover and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and melting.

![Traditional Italian Veal Milanese recipe step 2: soft, sautéed cherry tomatoes](https://casa-bandera.com/images/traditional-italian-veal-milanese-step-2.jpg)

3 In a bowl, loosen the ricotta with a fork. Squeeze in the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, add chopped basil, and drizzle a bit of olive oil. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.

![Traditional Italian Veal Milanese recipe step 3: preparing lemon ricotta](https://casa-bandera.com/images/traditional-italian-veal-milanese-step-3.jpg)

4 Prepare three plates for breading: flour, beaten eggs with a pinch of salt, and fine breadcrumbs.

![Traditional Italian Veal Milanese recipe step 4: preparing the breading](https://casa-bandera.com/images/traditional-italian-veal-milanese-step-4.jpg)

5 Place each veal cutlet between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently flatten with a rolling pin until thin and even. Then coat each side in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, pressing lightly without compacting.

![Traditional Italian Veal Milanese recipe step 5: flattening and breading the cutlets](https://casa-bandera.com/images/traditional-italian-veal-milanese-step-5.jpg)

6 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once it starts foaming, add the cutlets.

![Traditional Italian Veal Milanese recipe step 6: cooking cutlets in butter](https://casa-bandera.com/images/traditional-italian-veal-milanese-step-6.jpg)

7 Cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy, with tender meat inside. Drain on paper towels and season immediately with salt.

![Traditional Italian Veal Milanese recipe step 7: golden and tender cutlets](https://casa-bandera.com/images/traditional-italian-veal-milanese-step-7.jpg)

8 Plate the cutlets. Add a few spoonfuls of lemon ricotta, the sautéed cherry tomatoes, and a handful of arugula. Drizzle with olive oil and, if you like, a splash of balsamic vinegar. Finish with chopped basil, a little lemon zest, and a lemon slice for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy!

![Traditional Italian Veal Milanese recipe step 8: plating the cutlets](https://casa-bandera.com/images/traditional-italian-veal-milanese-recipe.jpg)

### Recommended Wine Pairing

To accompany the Veal Milanese, **an Italian Pinot Grigio** with its fresh, citrusy, and floral notes perfectly balances the richness of the meat and the tangy creaminess of the lemon ricotta.

Check out our selection of [Italian wine pairings.](https://casa-bandera.com/italian-cuisine/italian-wine-pairings-perfect-italian-dinner)

#### Buon Appetito!

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