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Saltimbocca alla Romana

Last Updated January 28, 2020. Published January 28, 2020 By Rosemary Leave a Comment

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Saltimbocca alla Romana is a delicious Italian Veal Recipe. Slices of tender meat topped with a slice of prosciutto and a sage leaf cooked in a simple wine sauce. Nothing better!

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  • Saltimbocca alla Romana
    • How to make Saltimbocca
    • What is the best meat to use?
    • How to pound the meat
  • Saltimbocca alla Romana
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
    • Instructions 
    • Nutrition

saltimbocca on a plate with a knife and fork and white wine in a jugSaltimbocca alla Romana

This simple veal dish is one of the most famous Roman dishes in Italy next of course to La Carbonara.

Over the years the saltimbocca recipe has changed, some dredge the veal in flour before cooking and some use oil instead of butter. 

This recipe is the way I was taught and it is “Jump in your mouth” amazing just like the name “Saltimbocca” means.

This is a simple meal idea that is quick and easy but also very sophisticated sounding and looking. It literally takes minutes to cook and prepare so start your side dishes ahead of time.

How to make Saltimbocca

  • Pound the meat a few times until thin.
  • Place one slice of prosciutto on each slice of meat.
  • Place a sage leave on top and secure with a toothpick.

slices of veal pounded and with prosciuitto and sage leaf on top

  • Dredge both sides lightly in flour.
  • Add the oil and butter and melt in a large frying pan, add the meat and cook about 2 minutes on both sides.

dredging meat in flour and placing in frying pan

  • Add the wine and let it evaporate.
  • Remove the meat and add 1-2 tablespoons of water and a little butter to the pan, stir to combine.

the meat is cooked and making the sauce in the frying pan

  • Place the slices of meat on a plate and top with the sauce.

What is the best meat to use?

Definitely use veal cutlets, of course you are going to have to pound them first. This not only tenderizes the meat but also creates an even thickness that will help cook the meat evenly.

Whenever my daughters come home for a visit, they usually request Peas, Lasagna and Saltimbocca. Saltimbocca are sometimes confused with Involtini, which are pieces of veal rolled with prosciutto and usually arugula or parsley.

saltimbocca in a frying pan

How to pound the meat

Cover the meat with plastic wrap then using a meat mallet, a rolling pin or even a frying pan, gently pound it until it is quite thin,  keep the thickness as even as possible.

Saltimbocca is a quick dish to prepare, it is always recommended to eat it immediately after it has been prepared. Leaving it to sit can cause it to become tough.

So if you are looking for a quick and easy Italian dish I highly recommend Saltimbocca alla Romana. Buon Apetito!

saltimbocca on a plate with a knife and fork

saltimbocca in a frying pan

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Rosemary Molloy
Saltimbocca alla Romana is a delicious Italian Veal Recipe. Slices of tender meat topped with a slice of prosciutto and a sage leaf cooked in a simple wine sauce.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 136 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices veal scallops
  • 6 slices prosciutto
  • 6 fresh salvia leaves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • On a wooden board with a meat mallet, rolling pin or even frying pan, gently pound the veal cutlets (scallops) until thin.
  • Top each slice of meat with a slice of prosciutto and a sage leave, attach the leaf into place with a toothpick.
  • Dredge both sides lightly in the flour. Place the butter and oil in a large frying pan and heat on medium high heat until butter has melted, then add the meat and cook about 2 minutes on each side.
  • Then add the wine to the pan and raise the heat to high, cook until the alcohol evaporates (about 30 seconds). Remove the meat and add 1-2 tablespoons of water and a little butter to the pan, stir to combine. Pour sauce over the meat and serve. Enjoy!
     

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 175IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
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