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Classic Saltimbocca

4.3

(13)

In Italian, saltimbocca means "to jump in the mouth." The flavors in this veal dish do just that. To save time, ask the butcher to pound the scaloppine for you.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds veal scaloppine, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1/4 pound (about) thinly sliced prosciutto
1 large bunch fresh sage (with large leaves)
4 tablespoons (about) butter, divided
1 cup dry white wine

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 250°F. Sprinkle veal on both sides with salt and pepper. Top each with 1 prosciutto slice and 1 sage leaf.

    Step 2

    Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat until foaming. Working in batches and adding more butter as needed (reserving 1 tablespoon), cook veal in single layer, prosciutto side down, until brown, about 1 minute. Using spatula, carefully turn veal over, keeping sage leaf intact. Cook until brown, about 1 minute longer. Transfer to rimmed baking sheet; keep warm in oven.

    Step 3

    Add wine to pan drippings in skillet; cook over high heat until liquid is reduced by 1/3, scraping up browned bits, about 2 minutes. Add any juices from baking sheet. Swirl in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Transfer veal to platter, pour sauce over, and serve.

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