Manicotti with Veal Loin Chops, Shiitake Béchamel and Missouri Norton Wine
Missouri home state of Louisa Foods has many local wineries and grape verities. Norton is one of the award winning verities that is produced within the state.
Ingredients
8 Manicotti
4 ea Veal loin chops
4 ea thyme sprigs
2 ea garlic cloves, whole
1 cup ea Norton and white wine
3 Tbsp butter
TT extra virgin olive oil
2 cups mirepoix (brunoise)
8 oz Shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
3 cups whole milk
TT Roux
1 pinch nutmeg
1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (grated)
TT salt and white pepper
Directions
Sear seasoned veal on each side, remove from the skillet and discard oil. In the same skillet melt 1 Tbsp of butter and cook garlic until golden then add thyme and return chops to the skillet. Deglaze with Norton Wine and cook chops to desired temperature. Set aside and let it rest. Meanwhile melt 2 Tbsp of butter and cook mirepoix until caramelized. Add mushrooms and cook until tender season with salt and pepper. Deglaze with white wine and reduce completely. Stir in roux then ladle hot milk little by little stirring continuously. Cook on low heat for 20 minutes then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Bake cannelloni topped with béchamel and Parmigiano for 15 minutes at 400°F. Plate accordingly with other components.