Brasato di Vitello al Barolo (Senza Contorni Carboidrati)
Veal Braised in Barolo Wine (Without Carb Sides)
Yes, with a tweak: request no flour or other starches for thickening the sauce. About 12g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
Tender veal, slow-braised to perfection in a rich Barolo red wine sauce with aromatic vegetables, resulting in a deeply flavorful and succulent main course. Served without traditional high-carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
Veal (e.g., shoulder), Barolo wine, beef broth, small amounts of carrots, celery, onion, garlic, herbs (rosemary, bay leaf), extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Crucially, request no flour or other starches for thickening the sauce. Ensure no carb-heavy side dishes like polenta, mashed potatoes, or risotto are served. Confirm no added sugars in the sauce.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Vorrei la salsa senza farina o amido per addensare. Senza polenta, patate o risotto come contorno, e senza zuccheri aggiunti nella salsa.
I need the sauce thickened without flour or starch. Please ensure no polenta, potatoes, or risotto, and no added sugar in the sauce.
Watch out for
Flour/starches as sauce thickeners, high-carb vegetables in the braising liquid (though minimal carbs are absorbed), sugary glazes, high-carb side dishes.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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