Pancia di Vitello Arrotolata e Farcita (Senza Panatura)
Rolled and Stuffed Veal Belly (No Breading)
Yes, with a tweak: absolutely no breadcrumbs or other starchy fillers in the stuffing. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Italian dishes.
What it is
A hearty, traditional dish featuring a large piece of veal belly, flattened, filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, Parmesan cheese, herbs, sometimes eggs or cured meats, rolled, tied, and slow-cooked (roasted or braised). Served sliced.
Key ingredients
Veal belly, ground veal/pork, Parmesan cheese, eggs, fresh parsley, garlic, olive oil, white wine/broth, salt, pepper.
How to make it keto
Absolutely no breadcrumbs or other starchy fillers in the stuffing. Request no starchy sides.
Say this to the waiter (Italian)
Per favore, niente pangrattato o altri ripieni amidacei. E nessun contorno amidaceo.
No breadcrumbs or starchy fillers in the stuffing, please. And no starchy sides.
Watch out for
Stuffing often contains breadcrumbs or rice. May be served with carb-heavy sides.
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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