Petto al forno

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Petto al forno is a traditional dish consisting of roasted veal breast. It's made with a combination of boneless breast of veal, butter, prosciutto crudo slices, sage, rosemary, olive oil, and seasonings. The breast is pounded until thin, seasoned with salt and pepper, topped with prosciutto, rosemary, and sage, then rolled up and tied with a string. The meat is placed in a roasting pan, dotted with butter and drizzled with olive oil, then roasted and basted for more than an hour. Before serving, the dish should stand for a few minutes, and it's then carved into slices.