Pajata (Senza Pasta)
Stewed Veal Intestines (Roman Style, Without Pasta)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely crucial to request without pasta. About 14g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Italian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A classic and unique Roman dish featuring the intestines of unweaned calves, which contain digested mother's milk curd. The pajata is typically stewed in a rich tomato sauce with aromatic vegetables. While traditionally served with pasta, it can be enjoyed keto without it.
Key ingredients
Veal intestines (pajata), peeled tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, onion, white wine, chili flakes, salt, black pepper, fresh mint or Pecorino Romano (optional, if grated cheese).
How to make it keto
Absolutely crucial to request without pasta. Ensure the tomato sauce contains no added sugar and no flour is used as a thickener. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh mint or grated Pecorino Romano if desired (cheese is keto).
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per la Pajata, per favore senza pasta. La salsa di pomodoro deve essere senza zucchero aggiunto e senza farina come addensante. Con menta o Pecorino Romano.
For the Pajata, please serve without pasta. Ensure no added sugar or flour in the tomato sauce. I'd like it with mint or Pecorino Romano.
Watch out for
Fundamentally paired with pasta (e.g., rigatoni). Tomato sauce can have added sugar. Flour might be used as a thickener.
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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