Involtini di Manzo con Prosciutto e Formaggio
Beef Rolls with Prosciutto and Cheese
Yes, with a tweak: ensure the sauce is tomato-free or uses very minimal, unsweetened crushed tomatoes, with no added sugar or thickeners. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
Thin slices of tender beef (manzo) rolled around flavorful prosciutto and a slice of melting cheese (like provolone or scamorza), pan-seared or slow-braised in a simple, savory, keto-friendly sauce.
Key ingredients
Beef top round or sirloin, prosciutto, provolone or scamorza cheese, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, low-carb beef broth, dry white wine (optional), fresh basil, salt, black pepper.
How to make it keto
Ensure the sauce is tomato-free or uses very minimal, unsweetened crushed tomatoes, with no added sugar or thickeners. Request no pasta or polenta side.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Il sugo è senza pomodoro? Se no, solo pomodoro non zuccherato, senza zucchero o addensanti. Niente pasta o polenta come contorno, per favore.
Is the sauce tomato-free? If not, please use minimal unsweetened tomato, no sugar or thickeners. No pasta or polenta side, please.
Watch out for
Often served with pasta. Sauces may contain significant added sugars (especially tomato-based) or be thickened with flour.
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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