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Italian keto guide

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Italian food
459 dishes169 keto as served160 with a photo

Keto friendliness

Italian cuisine is easily adaptable for keto dieters willing to make conscious substitutions and avoid traditional carb staples.

Top ingredients

Excellent traditional keto ingredients include olive oil, cured meats (prosciutto, salami), various cheeses (Parmesan, Pecorino, mozzarella), fresh fish, seafood, beef, chicken, eggs, and non-starchy vegetables like spinach, broccoli rabe, zucchini, and eggplant.

Danger zones

The biggest carb traps are pasta, pizza, risotto, bread products, sugary tomato sauces, flour-thickened sauces, and all traditional desserts.

Best for

This cuisine works best for adaptable keto dieters who can focus on meat, fish, cheese, and vegetable-based dishes, avoiding starches and sugars.

What to drink

Drinks you will see at Italian restaurants, cafés and stalls, rated the same way as the food.

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Costata di Vitello alla Milanese (Non Impanata)
Veal Chop, Milanese Style (Unbreaded)
A thick, tender veal chop, traditionally breaded in Milanese style, but prepared unbreaded (grilled or pan-fri…
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2 net2 total0 fibre65 protein45 fat680 kcal
Costoletta di Vitello alla Griglia con Contorni Keto
Grilled Veal Chop with Keto Sides
A thick, bone-in veal chop grilled to perfection, seasoned simply with salt and pepper, served with a side of …
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2 net3 total1 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Costolette di Cervo alla Griglia
Grilled Venison Chops (with Keto Sides)
Venison chops, simply grilled to highlight their rich, gamey flavor. Often served with a simple herb rub or a …
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2 net4 total2 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
Fegato d'Agnello Grigliato
Grilled Lamb Liver (with Keto Sides)
Fresh lamb liver, simply grilled to perfection, often with just olive oil, salt, pepper, and sometimes a squee…
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2 net3 total1 fibre55 protein25 fat450 kcal
Trippa Saltata (Senza Panatura)
Pan-Seared Tripe (Unbreaded)
Tripe (typically beef stomach) that has been pre-boiled until tender, then sliced and pan-seared until crispy.…
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2 net3 total1 fibre45 protein30 fat480 kcal
Coniglio in Porchetta (Senza Pane)
Rabbit Roasted 'Porchetta Style' (No Bread Stuffing)
A traditional central Italian preparation where a rabbit is deboned, flattened, stuffed with aromatic herbs (r…
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3 net4 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat650 kcal
Porchetta (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Slow-Roasted Pork Belly & Loin (with Keto Sides)
A classic Italian preparation of boneless pork roast, typically a whole pig or a large cut of pork belly and l…
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3 net5 total2 fibre75 protein70 fat950 kcal
Arrosto di Maiale
Roast Pork Loin with Herbs and Keto Sides
A flavorful and juicy pork loin, slow-roasted to perfection with aromatic herbs like rosemary and garlic. The …
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4 net5 total1 fibre70 protein50 fat750 kcal
Pollo al Mattone con Contorni Keto
Chicken Under a Brick with Keto Sides
A whole or half chicken flattened and cooked under a heavy weight (traditionally a brick) to achieve incredibl…
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4 net6 total2 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
Cozze al Forno con Erbe e Aglio (Senza Pangrattato)
Baked Mussels with Herbs and Garlic (No Breadcrumbs)
Fresh mussels baked with garlic, parsley, oregano, olive oil, and white wine, specifically prepared without th…
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5 net6 total1 fibre35 protein30 fat450 kcal
Fegato di Vitello alla Griglia con Erbe
Grilled Calf Liver with Herbs
Slices of tender calf liver, simply grilled and seasoned with fresh herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper. A nutr…
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6 net8 total2 fibre60 protein35 fat580 kcal
Orata al Forno con Capperi e Olive (Senza Patate)
Baked Sea Bream with Capers and Olives (No Potatoes)
Whole sea bream baked with briny capers, olives, a minimal amount of cherry tomatoes, garlic, and herbs in oli…
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6 net8 total2 fibre50 protein40 fat600 kcal
Zuppa di Cozze (Bianca)
Mussels Soup (White Wine Style, Without Bread)
Fresh mussels steamed in a flavorful broth of white wine, garlic, olive oil, and parsley, served as a generous…
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6 net8 total2 fibre45 protein28 fat480 kcal
Bistecca Tagliata con Rucola e Grana
Sliced Steak with Arugula and Parmesan
Grilled or pan-seared steak, sliced and served over a bed of fresh arugula, topped with shavings of Grana Pada…
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6.5 net8 total1.5 fibre65 protein80 fat950 kcal
Coniglio in Umido
Braised Rabbit (Without Potatoes or Carrots)
Tender rabbit pieces slow-braised in a savory sauce typically made with white wine, herbs, tomatoes, and stock…
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7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Faraona al Cartoccio con Funghi (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Guinea Fowl in Parchment with Mushrooms (No Carb Sides)
Guinea fowl pieces baked in parchment paper with an assortment of mushrooms, garlic, herbs (rosemary, thyme), …
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7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
Pesce Spada alla Siciliana
Sicilian Swordfish
Grilled or pan-seared swordfish steak, often served with a light topping of capers, olives, garlic, herbs, and…
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7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein60 fat825 kcal
Piccata di Vitello
Veal Piccata
Delicate, thinly pounded veal cutlets pan-fried and served with a bright, tangy sauce made from lemon, butter,…
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7 net8 total1 fibre60 protein50 fat800 kcal
Vitello ai Funghi Porcini
Veal with Porcini Mushrooms
Tender slices of veal sautéed and served in a rich, earthy sauce made with fresh or rehydrated porcini mushroo…
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7 net10 total3 fibre60 protein40 fat650 kcal
Arrosto di Manzo con Verdure Keto
Roast Beef with Keto Vegetables
Slices of tender roasted beef, typically a leaner cut like sirloin or eye of round, seasoned simply with herbs…
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8 net12 total4 fibre80 protein45 fat750 kcal
Baccalà alla Romana
Roman-Style Salt Cod (Without Potatoes)
Desalted cod cooked in a rich tomato sauce with onions, garlic, and herbs. Traditionally served with potatoes,…
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8 net12 total4 fibre55 protein30 fat550 kcal
Costolette di Manzo Brasate con Verdure a Basso Contenuto di Carboidrati
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Low-Carb Vegetables
Tender beef short ribs, slow-braised in a rich and savory liquid, resulting in intensely flavorful and fall-of…
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8 net12 total4 fibre60 protein70 fat900 kcal
Girello di Vitello Arrosto con Verdure Keto
Eye of Round Roast Veal with Keto Vegetables
Lean, slow-roasted eye of round veal, thinly sliced and seasoned with herbs like rosemary and sage, served wit…
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8 net12 total4 fibre75 protein40 fat700 kcal
Rognoni al Marsala
Kidneys in Marsala Sauce
Pan-fried veal or lamb kidneys cooked in a rich, savory sauce made with Marsala wine, often with onions or sha…
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8 net10 total2 fibre65 protein35 fat600 kcal
Vitello al Marsala
Veal Cutlets with Marsala Wine Sauce
Tender veal cutlets, delicately pan-seared and simmered in a rich, savory sauce made with Marsala wine, beef b…
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8 net8 total0 fibre55 protein40 fat650 kcal
Spiedini di Carne
Meat Skewers
Grilled skewers of marinated meat cubes (typically beef, pork, or lamb) often interspersed with pieces of onio…
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9 net12 total3 fibre55 protein70 fat950 kcal
Fegato con Cipolle
Sautéed Calf's Liver with Onions
Thinly sliced, tender calf's liver quickly pan-fried or sautéed to a delicate finish, served alongside a gener…
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10 net12 total2 fibre60 protein38 fat620 kcal
Cervo in Salmì (Senza Polenta o Contorni Carboidrati)
Venison Stew (Without Polenta or Carb Sides)
A rich venison stew braised in red wine with herbs, juniper berries, and a medley of low-carb vegetables (like…
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11 net15 total4 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
Coniglio al Forno con Olive e Pomodorini
Baked Rabbit with Olives and Cherry Tomatoes
Tender rabbit pieces slow-baked with black olives, cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine, and aromatic herbs.…
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11 net15 total4 fibre70 protein50 fat800 kcal
Merluzzo alla Livornese
Cod Livornese Style (Stewed with Tomato, Olives, Capers)
Flaky cod fillets gently simmered in a vibrant, rustic sauce characteristic of Livorno, featuring crushed toma…
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11 net15 total4 fibre55 protein35 fat580 kcal
Bollito Misto con Salsa Verde
Mixed Boiled Meats with Green Sauce
A classic assortment of slow-boiled meats (beef, veal, sometimes chicken or tongue) served with a vibrant, her…
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12 net15 total3 fibre100 protein85 fat1200 kcal
Cinghiale in Umido
Braised Wild Boar Stew (without Polenta/Starches)
A traditional, robust Tuscan stew featuring tender wild boar meat slow-cooked in a rich and aromatic sauce, ty…
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12 net15 total3 fibre75 protein45 fat780 kcal
Zuppa di Pesce
Fish Stew
A hearty seafood stew featuring an assortment of fish and shellfish (such as mussels, clams, shrimp, white fis…
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12 net15 total3 fibre48 protein40 fat650 kcal
Goulash Triestino (Senza Patate o Polenta)
Trieste-Style Beef Goulash (without Potatoes or Polenta)
A robust and hearty beef stew, characteristic of the Trieste region (influenced by Austro-Hungarian cuisine), …
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15 net18 total3 fibre46 protein63 fat830 kcal
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Alici Fritte (Senza Impanatura)
Fried Fresh Anchovies (Unbreaded)
Fresh anchovies lightly fried in olive oil until crispy and golden, seasoned simply with salt and lemon. Tradi…
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0 net0 total0 fibre40 protein48 fat600 kcal
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Costata di Manzo alla Griglia
Grilled Ribeye Steak
A generously thick-cut ribeye steak, grilled to your preferred doneness and seasoned simply with salt and pepp…
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1 net1 total0 fibre85 protein70 fat1000 kcal
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Costoletta di Maiale alla Milanese (Non Impanata)
Pork Cutlet Milanese Style (Unbreaded)
A thin, bone-in pork cutlet, traditionally pan-fried in butter or olive oil until golden and crisp, served unb…
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1 net1 total0 fibre70 protein60 fat850 kcal
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Baccalà in Bianco con Olio e Aglio (Senza Patate)
Salt Cod with Olive Oil and Garlic (No Potatoes)
Flaked salt cod, rehydrated and gently cooked or simmered in olive oil with garlic and parsley. Typically serv…
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2 net2 total0 fibre42 protein32 fat480 kcal
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Calamari Fritti (Senza Impanatura)
Fried Calamari (Unbreaded)
Tender rings and tentacles of calamari, lightly seasoned and quickly fried in a keto-friendly oil until golden…
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2 net3 total1 fibre35 protein65 fat700 kcal
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Capretto al Forno con Rosmarino
Baked Kid Goat with Rosemary
Tender kid goat (capretto) roasted in the oven until perfectly cooked, infused with the fragrant aroma of fres…
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2 net3 total1 fibre60 protein65 fat850 kcal
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Colombaccio al Forno (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Roast Woodpigeon (Keto)
A whole woodpigeon, a lean and flavorful game bird, expertly roasted until tender. It's typically seasoned sim…
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2 net2 total0 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Costolette di Capretto al Forno
Baked Kid Goat Chops with Herbs
Tender and flavorful kid goat chops, typically baked with olive oil, garlic, and aromatic herbs like rosemary …
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2 net2 total0 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Filetto di Cinghiale alla Griglia
Grilled Wild Boar Fillet
A lean and flavorful wild boar fillet, grilled to perfection and typically served simply with a drizzle of rob…
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2 net3 total1 fibre68 protein42 fat675 kcal
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Rana Fritte (Keto)
Fried Frogs' Legs (Keto, No Breading)
A regional delicacy from Northern Italy, frogs' legs are lightly seasoned and pan-fried or deep-fried until go…
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2 net2 total0 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Cappone Ripieno (Farcitura Keto)
Stuffed Capon (Keto Stuffing)
A traditional festive whole capon (castrated rooster) roasted with a savory, low-carb stuffing made from groun…
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3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein50 fat700 kcal
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Dentice al Forno con Erbe
Baked Snapper with Herbs
A whole snapper, typically baked with fresh Mediterranean herbs like rosemary, thyme, and parsley, slices of l…
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3 net4 total1 fibre55 protein35 fat550 kcal
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Filetto di Pesce Bianco al Vapore con Olio d'Oliva e Prezzemolo
Steamed White Fish Fillet with Olive Oil and Parsley (with Keto Greens)
A light and fresh white fish fillet (such as cod, halibut, or hake, avoiding specific fish on the excluded lis…
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3 net5 total2 fibre45 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Involtini di Manzo con Prosciutto e Formaggio
Beef Rolls with Prosciutto and Cheese
Thin slices of tender beef (manzo) rolled around flavorful prosciutto and a slice of melting cheese (like prov…
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3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein48 fat700 kcal
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Petto di Pollo Ripieno con Prosciutto e Formaggio
Stuffed Chicken Breast with Prosciutto and Cheese
Chicken breast pounded thin and rolled around a savory filling of prosciutto and melted cheese (such as provol…
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3 net3 total0 fibre60 protein45 fat680 kcal
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Tagliata di Manzo al Rosmarino (con Contorno Keto)
Sliced Beef Steak with Rosemary (with Keto Side)
Expertly grilled beef steak, typically sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced and served medium-rare, simply seasone…
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3 net5 total2 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Testina di Vitello in Insalata con Vinaigrette
Calf's Head Salad with Vinaigrette
Tender, thinly sliced boiled calf's head meat, typically served cold as an antipasto or light meal, dressed wi…
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3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein38 fat550 kcal
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Triglie in Bianco (Keto)
Red Mullet in White Wine and Herb Sauce (Keto)
A delicate and flavorful preparation of red mullet, typically cooked 'in bianco' (white) with olive oil, garli…
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3 net4 total1 fibre45 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Vitello con Capperi e Limone (Senza Farina)
Veal with Capers and Lemon (No Flour)
Tender, thin slices of veal (scaloppine) quickly pan-seared and finished in a bright, zesty sauce made with fr…
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3 net3 total0 fibre50 protein40 fat580 kcal
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Bollito di Testina e Lingua (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Boiled Head and Tongue (Keto)
A traditional preparation of thinly sliced, tender boiled beef tongue and calf's head, simmered slowly in an a…
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4 net5 total1 fibre60 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Carpaccio di Lingua con Salsa Verde (Senza Pane)
Beef Tongue Carpaccio with Green Sauce (No Bread)
Thinly sliced, tender boiled and chilled beef tongue, arranged carpaccio-style and typically served with a vib…
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4 net5 total1 fibre40 protein40 fat550 kcal
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Costolette di Capretto al Forno (Keto)
Baked Kid Goat Chops (Keto)
Tender kid goat chops, seasoned simply with herbs like rosemary and garlic, then baked or roasted until golden…
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4 net5 total1 fibre65 protein45 fat700 kcal
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Costolette di Maiale Ripiene di Prosciutto e Formaggio (Senza Panatura)
Pork Chops Stuffed with Prosciutto and Cheese (Unbreaded)
Thick-cut pork chops carefully stuffed with a rich filling of savory prosciutto and a blend of Italian cheeses…
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4 net4 total0 fibre60 protein55 fat750 kcal
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Frutti di Mare al Forno Gratinati con Formaggio (Senza Pangrattato)
Baked Mixed Seafood Au Gratin with Cheese (No Breadcrumbs)
A delightful baked seafood dish featuring a generous mix of fresh shellfish (such as mussels, clams, prawns, a…
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4 net5 total1 fibre55 protein40 fat600 kcal
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Lesso di Manzo con Mostarda di Cremona (Senza Frutta Zuccherata)
Boiled Beef with Cremona Mustard (Without Sugared Fruit)
Tender, slow-boiled lean cuts of beef, often from the less glamorous but flavorful parts of the animal, served…
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4 net6 total2 fibre70 protein50 fat780 kcal
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Saltimbocca di Maiale
Pork Saltimbocca
Thin slices of tender pork loin, layered with savory prosciutto and fresh sage leaves, then pan-fried until go…
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4 net4 total0 fibre58 protein40 fat630 kcal