Pancetta

Bacon, pancetta, prosciutto: These three pork products look alike, taste somewhat similar, and even get regularly substituted for each other. It’s no wonder we get them confused! In actuality, each pork product has distinctive characteristics that make it ideal for different preparations. Here’s the scoop on each one and their differences. Bacon and pancetta have the most in common. They are both typically made from pork belly and both are cured for a certain length of time.

Spaghetti carbonara features pasta in a deliciously creamy parmesan sauce loaded with savory pancetta & topped with parm as garnish!

This pancetta and pea pasta is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner recipe. It can be on your table in less than 30 minutes! The garlicky cream sauce is lightened up by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream.

16 · 30 minutes · With just a few quality ingredients, our Classic Creamy Carbonara is simple, elegant and is a subtle yet decadent dish. It's also the perfect dinner for after work or when you need a quick meal on the weekends.

29 · Use regular broccoli instead of broccoli rabe for a more kidfriendly version.

This pancetta pasta is so easy to make, you won't even need the recipe after cooking it once! It's ready in the time it takes to cook pasta!

4 · 30 minutes · This pasta has so much going on flavorwise, but it's really simple to pull together, and downright beautiful. Using a mix of tomatoes in different colors adds even more vibrancy to this dish.

Recipes don't get much easier than this delicious Creamy Pancetta & Mushroom Pasta. The whole family will love this comforting dinner, which can be made in just 30 minutes. #FamilyFoodKitchen

This creamy pancetta gnocchi is perfect for the holiday season! Cozy, comforting and comes together in one pot, it’s filled with parmesan and sun dried tomatoes. Super delicious!

Creamy, rich, and indulgent, this pancetta pink sauce is quick, and easy yet delivers on bold flavor.