Saltimbocca alla Romana
Veal with prosciutto & sage
Ingredients
- 2 fillets Chicken breast
- 60 g Prosciutto
- 8 Sage
- 100 ml White wine
- 40 g Butter
- 30 g 00 flour
- ½ tsp Salt
Method
- Flatten the chicken cutlets thin and press a sage leaf and a slice of prosciutto onto each.
- Dust the cutlets lightly with the flour.
- Sear the cutlets in the butter over medium-high heat, prosciutto-side first, until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes; season with the salt.
- Deglaze the pan with the white wine and let it reduce into a glossy sauce.
- Plate the cutlets with the pan sauce.
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About Saltimbocca alla Romana
Saltimbocca alla Romana is a Roman classic whose name translates roughly to "jumps in the mouth" — a nod to how quickly and vividly the flavors hit. Traditionally made with thin veal cutlets, this version uses pounded chicken breast layered with a slice of prosciutto and a single sage leaf, the whole thing dusted in flour and seared in butter. Searing prosciutto-side down first crisps the cured ham and presses its salty, savory flavor into the meat, while the sage perfumes everything with its resinous, slightly bitter edge. It's rich but not heavy, with a buttery, herbal aroma that fills the kitchen.
The dish is finished by deglazing the pan with white wine, which lifts the browned bits and reduces into a glossy, light sauce that ties the salt of the prosciutto to the butter. It's a fast main — around twenty-five minutes — that eats far more impressively than the effort suggests, making it a smart choice for a weeknight that wants to feel special. Serve it simply, with the pan sauce spooned over, alongside sautéed greens or a little bread to catch the sauce. A crisp Italian white in the glass mirrors the wine in the pan.
Saltimbocca alla Romana: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Saltimbocca alla Romana?
A serving has about 503 calories — 45.5g protein, 17.4g carbs, 24.8g fat, 1.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 45.5g of protein, roughly 36% of its calories.
Is Saltimbocca alla Romana gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains 00 flour. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Is Saltimbocca alla Romana dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Butter. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How many servings does Saltimbocca alla Romana make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.