Veal Sweetbreads with Marsala Sauce
Veal Sweetbreads with Marsala Sauce is a classic Italian dish featuring pan-fried veal thymus or pancreas glands, known for their delicate, creamy texture, served in a rich sauce made from Marsala wine, butter, and often mushrooms or shallots. It is a staple of Italian and Italian-American fine dining, particularly associated with the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, and provides significant amounts of B vitamins, iron, and zinc. A typical serving contains roughly 450-550 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 500 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 38 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 12 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Iron | 5 mg |
| Zinc | 6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 400 mg |
| Selenium | 25 mcg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
Per 1 serving (about 150g sweetbreads + 60g sauce) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Sweetbreads are prized in culinary traditions worldwide for their unique, velvety texture when properly prepared, and the Marsala wine sauce adds a complex, nutty sweetness that is a hallmark of Sicilian influence on mainland Italian cuisine.
