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Italian Saltimbocca served and ready to eat

Italian Saltimbocca

Veal escalopes topped with prosciutto and sage, pan-fried then deglazed with white wine — Roman elegance in fifteen minutes.

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10 minPrep
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10 minCook
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3Serves
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MediumLevel
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Ingredients

  • 6 thin veal escalopes (or chicken or pork)
  • 6 slices prosciutto
  • 6 sage leaves
  • Flour
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 150ml dry white wine
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Place a sage leaf and a prosciutto slice on each escalope; press lightly.
  2. Dust the meat side (not prosciutto side) with flour.
  3. Heat half the butter and oil; cook prosciutto-side down 2 minutes.
  4. Flip and cook 1 minute more.
  5. Lift out; deglaze pan with wine.
  6. Whisk in remaining butter for a glossy sauce.
  7. Return meat briefly; serve immediately.
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Tara’s tips

  • Don't overcook the meat — escalopes need just minutes.
  • Use a heavy pan for the best sauce.

Serving suggestions

  • Lovely with roasted potatoes and greens.

Storage & reheating

Best fresh.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Why "saltimbocca"?

It means "jump in the mouth" — for how quickly it disappears.

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