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saltimbocca

'jump-in-the-mouth' veal

Saltimbocca alla Romana, to give it its proper name, is the Roman classic: veal cutlet pounded flat, rubbed with sage, cooked in butter with cheese and prosciutto on top; many versions forget the cheese.

Lazio

Meats & Poultry

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

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