Saltimbocca alla Romana
Saltimbocca alla Romana cover thin veal cutlets with prosciutto crudo and sage and fry them briefly in butter before white wine loosens the pan set.
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Saltimbocca alla Romana cover thin veal cutlets with prosciutto crudo and sage and fry them briefly in butter before white wine loosens the pan set.
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