Saltimbocca alla Romana
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Italian

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Tender veal cutlets layered with prosciutto and sage, quickly seared and finished in a glossy white-wine pan sauce. This Roman classic comes together in one skillet and is best served immediately with crusty bread or soft polenta.

27 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Place the veal cutlets between sheets of parchment and gently pound them to about 3 mm thick. Lay one slice of prosciutto and two sage leaves on each cutlet, pressing lightly so they adhere.
2
Spread the flour in a shallow dish. Turn each cutlet prosciutto-side up and dust only the plain underside with flour, shaking off the excess so the sauce will not become heavy.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Arrange the cutlets prosciutto-side down without crowding and sear for 2 minutes, until the prosciutto is lightly crisp.
4
Turn the cutlets and cook the floured side for 60 to 90 seconds, just until browned and the veal reaches 63°C/145°F in the thickest part. Transfer to a warm plate and loosely cover to rest for 3 minutes.
Golden veal saltimbocca with crisp prosciutto and sage AI-generated image
5
Pour the white wine into the skillet and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until reduced by roughly half and the sharp alcohol aroma has softened.
6
Add the warm chicken stock and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until the liquid lightly coats a spoon. Remove the skillet from the heat and whisk in the cold butter a few cubes at a time until glossy.
7
Return the cutlets and any collected juices to the skillet prosciutto-side up. Spoon the sauce over them and warm gently for 30 seconds without boiling, then serve with lemon wedges.
Saltimbocca alla Romana served with pan sauce and lemon AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Prosciutto seasons the veal while its fat enriches the pan, and the browned fond, dry wine, and stock reduce into a concentrated sauce finished with butter. Sage adds a clean, woodsy aroma that keeps the rich elements balanced.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Store the sauce with the cutlets to help prevent drying.

How to reheat it

Reheat gently in a covered skillet over low heat with 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or stock until the center reaches 74°C/165°F; avoid prolonged boiling, which toughens the veal.

Nutrition / serving

549kcal
45.36 gprotein
10.24 gcarbs
33.55 gfat
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Published 17 Aug 2026 · updated 20 Aug 2026