17 Delicious Recipes To Make With Pancetta

The pancetta-wrapped mushroom is a delightful appetizer for any occasion. The earthy flavor of mushrooms and the savory taste of pancetta just work so well. 

To prepare, begin by removing the stem of fresh large mushrooms like cremini and button mushrooms, and stuff the mushroom caps with cream cheese, garlic, herbs (such as thyme and rosemary), and parmesan cheese. Then with a thin slice of pancetta wrap each stuffed mushroom and secure it with a toothpick to prevent it from breaking. In a baking tray arrange the wrapped mushrooms and bake until the pancetta becomes crunchy, and the mushrooms are done.

Tender mushrooms, crunchy pancetta, and a creamy filling combine to make a delicious and fancy appetizer. These will be your new go-to appetizer for any occasion.

Mashed parsnips with crispy pancetta is a delightful side dish. It has a very unique taste and is a great alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. 

This recipe is very easy to make. First, peel and chop parsnips into pieces and boil them in salt water. Once the parsnips are tender which can take about 15-20 mins, drain and mash the parsnips with cream, salt, butter, and pepper properly.

Chop the pancetta into small pieces and cook it in a skittle until it becomes crispy. Remove the pancetta and place it in a paper towel to drain it and keep it crunchy.

Mix the crispy pancetta in the mashed parsnip and serve it warm sprinkled with extra pancetta on top. overall it is an easy and delicious side dish that complements any main course.

Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Roast is an amazing main course for any special event or hearty family meal. They are well-loved by many because of their flavor and impressive visuals. The combination of juicy tender pork with the rich and savory taste of pancetta is just mind-blowing. 

To make this dish, start by seasoning the pork with salt, and pepper, or you can use any herbs or seasonings of your choice. Then, place the seasoned pork on top of the slices of pancetta wrap it tightly, and secure it with toothpicks or kitchen twine.

Roast the wrapped pork in a preheated oven at  375°F for about 1 - 1.5 hrs. After removing the roast let it rest for 10-15 mins before slicing it. Pair it with vegetables and fresh salad for serving and enjoy with your family and friends.

Enjoyed around the world for its simple, yet savory profile, carbonara is a classic Italian pasta dish made with pancetta. While the ingredients are simple, a little technique is required to make a creamy sauce that has the texture of custard.

First, cook spaghetti or any pasta of your choice. Then, take a pan and cook diced pancette until the pieces brown and begin to crisp. Set a large bowl at the ready, and whisk together the eggs, pecorino romano, lemon zest, and black pepper to make the sauce. 

Remove the pasta from heat and add pancetta to it. Quickly stir in the egg mixture to create a creamy sauce with the heat of the pasta. To add flavor garnish it with black pepper and parmesan cheese.

Carbonara lasagna with pancetta is a rich, flavorful take on classic lasagna. this dish combines the creamy richness of carbonara and the savory crunch of pancetta into the lasagna. 

The process to make this recipe is like this. Cook lasagna noodles and set them aside. Then, for the carbonara sauce, break two eggs with parmesan cheese and black pepper in a bowl. In a skillet, cook chopped pancetta until it looks crispy then, remove it from the skillet and set aside. Fry some minced garlic in the same skillet then, add the mixture prepared earlier and stir it with milk, cook until the mixture is slightly thickened.

Take a baking dish, and carefully layer the lasagna by spreading the creamy carbonara sauce on the bottom, then sprinkle the pancetta over the noodles. Repeat the layers and finish it with a layer of sauce topped with crisped pancetta and shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake it until the top looks golden and bubbly. 

Before slicing the lasagna, let it rest for a few minutes. Serve it with a fresh salad and enjoy.

Delicate Squash Carbonara is another take on classic carbonara. It is light and flavourful with the sweet, tender taste of squash.

To create this amazing dish, start by making a carbonara sauce and boil the pasta of your choice in a pot. After that, in a skillet cook diced pancetta remove it when it becomes crispy, and set it aside.

Fry some thinly sliced squash in the skillet until tender. stir the carbonara sauce with the pasta until it becomes creamy. Add crispy pancetta and squash.

Serve the delicate squash carbonara warm. To add extra flavour you can garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.

Pancetta-beef burgers with Horseradish Ketchup is an incredibly flavorful dish. It brings the rich flavor of pancetta with a bold kick of horseradish. This is a very juicy and unique recipe. 

In a bowl, prepare horseradish to your preferred level of spiciness and mix it up with ketchup to make horseradish ketchup. Finely chop pancetta and mix it with ground beef in a large bowl. Season the mixture with salt and pepper and make patties from it then, grill those patties. 

Serve the burger by spreading horseradish ketchup on the bun, placing the pancetta-beef patty on top, and adding your favorite toppings. These burgers are an easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Herbed Chickpea Bruschetta is a delightful appetizer. This starter showcases the vibrant flavor of fennel, along with the delicious crunchiness of pancetta.

First of all, take a bowl and mash chickpeas lightly leaving some for texture. Add finely chopped herbs like basil, parsley, and oregano. Then, mix it with minced garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Next, slice a baguette into thin rounds and toast them. After toasting the bread, take a spoon and generously spread the chickpea mixture onto each slice. For additional flavor, top it with a sprinkle of grated parmesan chees.

This is a rich and satisfying dish made from baked potatoes, filled with creamy carbonara, and topped with crispy pancetta. This dish showcases a perfect example of combining simple ingredients to create a flavorful and hearty meal.

For its preparation, bake the potatoes until they are tender. Meanwhile, use the pan to fry finely chopped pancetta until it's crispy. Then, use the same pan to saute minced garlic. Whisk eggs, parmesan cheese, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the garlic and pancetta to the egg mixture and evenly combine them. 

Take the baked potatoes and cut them in half, scooping out the inside, leaving only a thin layer to hold the shape. Add the scooped-out potato to the egg mixture. Spoon the mixture back into the potato shell and toast them for a few minutes.

Pancetta is the ideal complement to the bold taste of mussels. This dish truly celebrates the harmonious pairing of two culinary ingredients, creating a heavenly, creamy match.

Start by sauteing finely chopped pancetta until it's crispy, then add minced garlic and onions to the pan. Then, add the mussels with white wine and chicken broth and steam open the mussels. Let it soak up the flavors for a while and then add in crème fraîche for a creamy finish.

Serve it with crusty bread to enjoy the flavorful sauce. 

Clam toasts with pancetta are yet another easy and timeless appetizer. The dish begins with a soffrito made from pancetta, sweet onion, garlic, fennel, wine, and lemon zest. This creates a savory-sweet blend with a citrus note and rich salty flavor.

Cook the clams in the mixture of pancetta, sweet onion, garlic, fennel, wine, and lemon zest until they open, and soak in the flavor of the mixture. Then spoon the calms and soffrito into a thick slice of garlic toast. Then, gently pour the broth on top. The toast absorbs all the juices, making it a delicious, soft, and crispy appetizer.

Clam toasts with pancetta are the perfect recipe to enjoy as a light dinner  or as an appetizer, and they pair wonderfully with a glass of white wine

Greens with braised pancetta is an amazing side dish that highlights the delicious combination of savory pancetta and tender greens. The combination seemed to work very well.

Start by braising the pancetta properly until it's crispy. Saute the garlic in it to add an aromatic depth to the dish. Then, add the fresh greens like Swiss chard and cook them until they are tender and combined with the pancetta and garlic properly.

The crispy texture of pancetta with the soft flavorful greens, makes it a perfect complement to any main course. If you are looking for a hearty and flavorful addition to your meal this dish is an ideal choice for you.

This dish is a very simple yet delicious pizza recipe that combines sweet, salty, and savory flavors on a crisp almond flour crust. This recipe is easy to make, which makes it perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions.

For this recipe, start by spreading gorgonzola and fontina cheeses over the prepared crust. Then, add slices of fresh figs for a touch of sweetness and scatter crispy pancetta over the top. 

Bake the pizza until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbling. This pizza is a fantastic dish that has a few well-chosen ingredients and is both impressive and easy to make.

This dish is one of the most comforting and flavorful pasta dishes. This is a classic recipe that features the wonderful pasta called reginetti, savoy cabbage, olive oil, onion, pancetta or guanciale, salt, pepper, and a tablespoon of chicken or vegetable stock (optional).

Start by cooking the reginetti in salted boiling water for the recommended cooking time. In a pan, sauté a little shredded onion with a trickle of olive oil. When the onion becomes transparent, add morsels of pancetta or guanciale while sautéing with about 60 g of savoy cabbage for each person, and add a little hot chicken or vegetable stock if you wish. Clean the cabbage, separating the leaves. Sauté in the pan with the pancetta until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté the cabbage in a separate pan for a few minutes to soften.

When they are ready, strain the reginetti and toss them in the pan with the cabbage and a sprinkling of cooking water. Enjoy!

Pancetta-wrapped turkey is a juicy, flavorful take on plain turkey. Turkey always bends to a nice golden color and becomes even more impressive when it’s encased in tasty pancetta.

To prepare this recipe, season your turkey with salt and pepper. Then, wrap the turkey with the slices of pancetta, making sure to cover it properly. The pancetta is added to add a rich, savory flavor and keep the turkey moist during roasting. 

Then put the turkey in the oven and roast it until it's cooked through and the pancetta is crispy. After removing it from the oven let it rest for few minutes before slicing. 

This Pancetta Primavera Rigatoni is a tasty, quick, and easy pasta to prepare on a busy weeknight. It's packed full of delicious, fresh vegetables that give your body just what it needs. It's a recipe the entire family begs for time and time again.

Heat olive oil in a skillet, then add cut pancetta and cook until the pancetta is starting to turn golden. Remove the pancetta from the pan and add the diced vegetables to the skillet. Add the cooked pancetta back in, and then toss the cooked rigatoni pasta through the ingredients.

To finish, add in the grated lemon peel, a squeeze of lemon juice, some zested parmesan cheese, a glug of olive oil, and salt and pepper. Mix, and the quick and easy, hearty Pancetta Primavera Rigatoni meal is done.

 Serve the rigatoni on large plates and the distinct, individual flavors of the sautéed vegetables, pancetta, lemon, and zested parmesan cheese will have your dinner guests coming back for more.

Many pasta carbonara recipes include egg in the aromatic sauce. However, this particular pasta features a unique touch of sherry that pairs perfectly with the combination of radishes, pancetta, and slightly spicy pasta.

Start by whisking eggs with parmesan and freshly ground black pepper for carbonara sauce then, cook strozzapreti pasta and set aside. Prepare crispy pancetta in a skillet saute thinly sliced radishes and cook until they are tender in the same skillet. 

Drain the pasta and in a pot toss it with the carbonara sauce, add the crispy pancetta and radishes to the pot with the pasta, and stir. Finally, you can garnish it with parmesan cheese and herbs.