Saltimbocca alla Romana

Veal Scallops with Ham, Mozzarella, and Sage

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Classic Italian Cooking

By Valentina Harris

Published 2008

  • About

The name of this dish translates as ‘jump into your mouth’ indicating that it is so delicious that you can hardly keep it on the plate! It is a traditional Roman way of serving tender veal scallops, though for those of you who draw the line at eating veal, you could also use turkey or chicken breast. I have to say, however, that if you want to cook this dish in the classic style, then it really does have to be veal. Be careful not to use prosciutto that is too salty, so as not to overpower