Veal Saltimbocca: The Italian Dish That Looks Fancy, Tastes Even Better

veal cutlets

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while ham is more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol, while apple juice provides sweetness.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

Tenderize the veal fillets using a meat mallet and baking paper.

Place one slice of prosciutto and one sage leaf on each fillet, securing with a toothpick.

Dust the veal, prosciutto, and sage with flour, ensuring it's well coated.

Heat 3-4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 50 g of butter in a large fry pan over medium heat.

Add the remaining fresh sage to the pan while the butter melts.

Cook the veal with the sage side down for about 2 minutes until golden brown.

Flip the veal to cook the other side, then pour in some white wine, avoiding the meat directly.

Allow the wine to reduce and thicken the sauce, adding the rest of the wine after a few moments.

Wait for the sauce to thicken before serving.

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