Let’s discover a typical dish of Lazio cuisine: pan-fried Roman saltimbocca (with photos and video)

If you don't know how to make Roman saltimbocca, it's time to fix it: here is the recipe for one of the most famous Italian dishes in the world.

Today we reveal all the tricks for preparing Roman saltimbocca with the original recipe from the capital . The people of Brescia don't mind it, we know that they were most likely the first to make this dish, but it is now considered to all intents and purposes a typical Roman product.

This simple recipe is a second course of meat that you can show off even on the most important occasions. According to tradition you will have to get some slices of veal, raw ham, sage and white wine and cook everything in a pan. With only 10 minutes of cooking and 5 minutes of preparation, they represent a real dinner saver. Let's prepare it by following all the photo steps or the video recipe .

How to prepare the Roman saltimbocca recipe

1. To prepare Roman saltimbocca with raw ham, get some rather thin slices of veal . If necessary, beat them with a meat mallet to further reduce their thickness.

2. Place a slice of raw ham on each and then a sage leaf. Secure the three ingredients with a toothpick .

3. Dredge the steaks in the flour , shaking well to remove the excess.

4. Then brown them in a large pan with the hot melted butter, cooking them for 2 to 4 minutes per side.

5. At the end, add the white wine and season with salt and pepper. When the alcohol has completely evaporated, serve piping hot on the table with a side dish of your choice . We love classic baked or pan-fried potatoes, but you can also be inspired by seasonality.