Veal Braciole Ragu - Ontario Veal Appeal

Ingredients

• 6 small Ontario veal scaloppini cutlets (about 8 oz/227 g)
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) each chopped fresh parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt, divided Pinch fresh ground pepper
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup (250 mL) dry red wine
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 2 tsp (10 mL) dried oregano
• 1 jar (700 mL) strained tomatoes (passata)
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) chopped fresh basil
• Half a 500 g pkg penne or other short pasta