Straccetti Alla Romana Recipes

STRACCETTI ALLA ROMANA

Steps:

• Slice the beef into very thin strips about 2" long. In a saute` pan add 3 Tbs of EV olive, the garlic (whole) and the sage. Saute` the garlic and add the beef. Saute` the beef for about 3-4 minutes while constantly stirring it. Add the wine. Salt and pepper to taste and let the wine evaporate. In the last minute of cooking, add 1 cup of arugula and mix well. Serve over a bed of fresh arugula.

STRACCIATELLA ALLA ROMANA (ROMAN EGG DROP SOUP)

Steps:

• In a saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring the chicken stock to a boil.
• In a bowl, whisk the eggs, and add the Parmigiano, bread crumbs, flour, and lemon zest.
• Add the egg mixture, a little at a time, to the boiling stock, whisking constantly. After all the egg mixture is added, lower the heat and cook 1 minute.
• Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Ladle into bowls and garnish each with chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

STRACCETTI DI MANZO - SLICED STEAK AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Mound arugula on a large platter.
• Over high heat, heat oil with garlic and rosemary in a 12" heavy skillet turning garlic and rosemary once or twice, until garlic is golden, abut 4 minutes.
• Discard garlic and rosemary.
• Meanwhile, pat steaks dry and sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Slice steaks lengthwise, against the grain into 1/2" slices.
• Add meat to skillet, tossing with tongs to color evenly, about 1 minute for medium-rare.
• Arrange steak slices over the arugula.
• Add shallots rings to the oil along with the vinegars and 1/4 t salt. and pepper. Boil for 2 minutes. turn off heat.
• Using tongs, remove the shallots and arrange over the beef slices. Pour the hot dressing over the beef and lettuce.
• Serve immediately.