Vitello Ubriaco

(Veal Steak in Wine)

Cesira Aiudi, Fossombrone, Pesaro-Urbino

(Yield: 4 servings)

4 1-inch veal steaks (sirloin or strip loin)

salt and freshly ground pepper

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

SAUCE:

2 large shallots (thinly sliced)

3 cups red wine

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 garlic clove (minced)

1 teaspoon finely chopped parsley

1. Season each steak with salt and pepper on both sides.

2.Warm 3 tablespoons of oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook steaks to your liking (rare, medium or well-done). Once cooked, remove steaks from pan and allow to sit covered with foil.

3.Warm remaining oil in same pan over medium heat. Sauté shallots for approx. 3 minutes, then add wine and continue cooking until alcohol has evaporated.

4.Add tomato paste and stir well. Add garlic and parsley. Continue cooking for approx. 3 minutes.

Pour sauce over steaks and serve immediately.