Pancetta Partridge in Wine Sauce Recipe

Place partridge fillets one at a time between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and tenderize by tapping with a rolling pin; set aside.

Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Saute mushrooms onion and garlic until softened 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spinach and cook uncovered until it turns bright green about 30 seconds. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and dice.

Stir cold water gradually into gravy mix in a small saucepan using a whisk. Cook over medium heat stirring frequently until gravy comes to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and mix wine cream and thyme into gravy; gravy will thicken upon standing.

Lay tenderized fillets on a cutting board and place a thin layer of blanched spinach on top. Top with a thin layer of sauteed mushrooms followed by 1 piece of pancetta. Roll and fold fillets securing with toothpicks. Place into a small roasting pan. Pour gravy over meat until completely immersed.

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink and juices run clear about 45 minutes.