Title: Saltimbocca Alla Genovese (From Liguria Area)
Categories: Italian
Yield: 6 Servings
| 2 | lb | Veal scallops, sliced 1/4" |
| | | Thick, pounded thin |
| | | Salt |
| | | Freshly ground pepper |
| | | Fresh sage, dried sage or |
| | | Ground sage |
| 1/2 | lb | Thin slices of prosciutto |
| | | Flour |
| 4 | tb | Butter |
| 1 | c | Marsala or dry white wine |
| 1/2 | c | Hot beef bouillon |
Trim the veal scallops so that they are approximately all the same size.
(Save trimmings for sauces.) Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on each
slice of meat. Place 2 or more leaves of fresh or dried sage on each veal
slice, or sprinkle about a scant 1/4 teaspoon ground sage on each. Cut
prosciutto to the same size as veal slices. Top each veal slice with a
prosciutto slice. Roll up and secure with toothpicks or tie with kitchen
thread. Coat each veal roll lightly with flour, shaking off excess flour.
Divide butter between 2 large frying pans; heat it without browning. Over
medium heat, cook veal rolls about 5 minutes, or until golden brown on all
sides. Reduce heat and add 1/2 cup marsala and 1/4 cup beef bouillon to
each frying pan. Cover frying pans and cook for 5 to 10 minutes longer;
cooking time depends on the size and thickness of the rolls. Shake the
pans frequently to prevent sticking. If necessary, add a little more beef
bouillon; there should be 1 to 2 tablespoons sauce for each veal bird.
Transfer the cooked veal birds to a heated serving dish and spoon the
sauce over them. Serve immediately and very hot with a tossed green
salad. 6 servings.