Saltimbocca alla Romana

AuthorJulia ForesekCategory, DifficultyIntermediate
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins
 8 thin slices of veal (about 1.5 pounds)
 8 slices of prosciutto
 16 fresh sage leaves, plus more for garnish
 1/2 cup dry white wine
 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
 Toothpicks or kitchen twine
 Olive oil, for cooking
1

Prepare the Veal: Lay out the veal slices on a work surface. If necessary, gently pound the veal slices to an even thinness using a meat mallet between two sheets of plastic wrap.

2

Assemble the Saltimbocca: Season each veal slice with a little salt (remember, prosciutto adds saltiness) and pepper. Place a slice of prosciutto on each veal slice, then top with two sage leaves. Secure the sage leaves to the veal and prosciutto with toothpicks or tie with kitchen twine.

3

Cook the Saltimbocca: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and a splash of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the veal slices, prosciutto-side down, and cook for about 1-2 minutes until the prosciutto is slightly crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side. Transfer the cooked saltimbocca to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

4

Make the Sauce: Pour the white wine into the skillet to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Add the remaining butter and stir until the sauce has slightly thickened.

5

Serve: Remove the toothpicks or twine from the saltimbocca. Spoon the sauce over the veal and garnish with additional sage leaves. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

 8 thin slices of veal (about 1.5 pounds)
 8 slices of prosciutto
 16 fresh sage leaves, plus more for garnish
 1/2 cup dry white wine
 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
 Toothpicks or kitchen twine
 Olive oil, for cooking

Directions

1

Prepare the Veal: Lay out the veal slices on a work surface. If necessary, gently pound the veal slices to an even thinness using a meat mallet between two sheets of plastic wrap.

2

Assemble the Saltimbocca: Season each veal slice with a little salt (remember, prosciutto adds saltiness) and pepper. Place a slice of prosciutto on each veal slice, then top with two sage leaves. Secure the sage leaves to the veal and prosciutto with toothpicks or tie with kitchen twine.

3

Cook the Saltimbocca: In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and a splash of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the veal slices, prosciutto-side down, and cook for about 1-2 minutes until the prosciutto is slightly crispy. Flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side. Transfer the cooked saltimbocca to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

4

Make the Sauce: Pour the white wine into the skillet to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Add the remaining butter and stir until the sauce has slightly thickened.

5

Serve: Remove the toothpicks or twine from the saltimbocca. Spoon the sauce over the veal and garnish with additional sage leaves. Serve immediately.

Saltimbocca alla Romana
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