Authentic Salviata Recipe Florence, Italy

Name: Salviata
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 eggs; 12 sage leaves, fresh; 50g (1.76 oz) Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated; 2 tbsp milk; 1 tbsp flour; a small piece of butter, alternatively a drizzle of olive oil or a dab of lard; a pinch of salt

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Introduction & history

Salviata is a traditional Italian dish originating from Florence. This oven-baked omelet consists of eggs, milk, flour, butter, salt, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and sage leaves. Once prepared, salviata is usually served as an appetizer or light dinner. The earliest recipes for this Tuscan dish date back to Medieval times.

Main ingredients

Eggs
Sage
Milk
Flour
Butter
OR

Olive Oil
OR

Lard
Salt
Parmigiano Reggiano