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Instant Pot® Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

Instant Pot® Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and add pancetta; cook until crispy, about 3 minutes. Add Brussels sprouts; cook until golden, about 7 minutes. Pour vegetable broth over Brussels sprouts and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

By Fioa

Asparagus Sformato

Asparagus Sformato

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spread asparagus out in one layer. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper; mix.
  2. 2 Bake in the preheated oven until asparagus is tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, saute pancetta in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. 4 Remove asparagus from the oven. Cut off asparagus tips and set aside. Puree asparagus stalks in a blender.
  5. 5 Reduce oven temperature to 315 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with butter and sprinkle with 1/2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
  6. 6 Beat eggs with an electric mixer until foamy, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully fold in milk, remaining Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Fold in pureed asparagus. Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Place asparagus tips on top in a decorative pattern.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until sformato is lightly browned and starts to pull away from the edges, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven, cool for a few minutes, and serve.

By miche

Penne and Vodka Sauce

Penne and Vodka Sauce

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta, and saute until lightly browned. Add vodka and stir until it is reduced by half, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir every few minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in pasta, and heat through. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

By Rick Naylor

Italian White Bean and Pancetta Soup

Italian White Bean and Pancetta Soup

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In an 8-quart pot, saute pancetta in the olive oil until soft, about 10 minutes. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with sage, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper. Pour in the chicken stock, cover, and bring to a boil. Stir in the drained beans, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cook the pasta in 4 quarts boiling water with 1 teaspoon salt until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and add to the soup.
  3. 3 Stir in minced parsley before serving, and sprinkle with grated cheese.

By MARBALET

Spinach Potatoes

Spinach Potatoes

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
100 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and pancetta in hot butter until onion is tender and pancetta is cooked through. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 Alternately layer potato slices, salt and pepper, onion-pancetta mixture, spinach, and cheese in the prepared baking dish. Pour heavy cream over all. Cover the dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Uncover and continue baking until bubbly and lightly browned, about 30 minutes more.

By ERINSANDERS

Pasta Pancetta

Pasta Pancetta

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, transfer back to the pot, and set aside.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pancetta in hot oil until just beginning to brown. Stir in shallots, mushrooms, garlic, pepper, and oregano; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Strain liquid from the pan into pasta; toss to coat. Divide pasta onto individual serving plates, then top with equal portions of pancetta and mushrooms. Serve with Parmesan cheese and pepper.

By kempcooking

Pancetta Reduction

Pancetta Reduction

2.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pancetta in melted butter until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove pancetta with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
  2. 2 Stir onion and garlic into the pancetta drippings in the skillet; season with salt. Cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir tomato paste with the onion mixture until smooth; season with oregano, turmeric, curry powder, herbes de Provence, and black pepper.
  3. 3 Pour Merlot wine over the mixture and stir; bring to a full simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the volume of the liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Melt remaining butter into the sauce; stir.
  4. 4 Pour the reduced mixture into a blender; add the reserved pancetta and blend until smooth.

By Lora

Spaghetti Al Amatraciana

Spaghetti Al Amatraciana

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, onion and red pepper flakes until onion is tender but not browned.
  2. 2 Stir in the tomatoes and wine; simmer for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  3. 3 Add pasta to the sauce and toss well; simmer for 2 to 3 minutes more (this will infuse the pasta with the sauce). Add salt and black ground pepper to taste; serve.

By Jodi V.

Ragu Bolognese

Ragu Bolognese

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil and butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, celery and carrots until soft. Add veal, pork, beef and pancetta, and cook until evenly brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Pour in milk, and cook until liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce and beef broth. Cover, and simmer 2 1/2 hours.

By Mike Oxsolong

Jasmine's Brussels Sprouts

Jasmine's Brussels Sprouts

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add Brussels sprouts, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. They should still be slightly firm. Drain, and rinse with cold water. Slice the sprouts in half, and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and pancetta; cook and stir for about 5 minutes, until garlic is lightly browned. Add the remaining olive oil and Brussels sprouts. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring until the sprouts are well coated with the flavor. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 more minutes before serving.

By jade

Penne with Pancetta and Mushrooms

Penne with Pancetta and Mushrooms

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook penne uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, cook pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until browned but not crispy, about 5 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Discard pancetta grease.
  3. 3 Melt butter in same skillet over medium-high heat; stir in mushrooms. Cook and stir until mushrooms softened and released their liquid. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cream and Italian seasoning. Simmer until sauce has slightly thickened.
  4. 4 Off heat, add penne to sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; serve.

By jojobeanzsis

Harvest Tomato-Basil Rice with Pancetta

Harvest Tomato-Basil Rice with Pancetta

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the pancetta begins to render and the onions begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the drained tomatoes and heat through, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
  2. 2 Place reserved tomato juice is a measuring cup; add enough water to make 2 cups liquid.
  3. 3 In the same skillet, add the tomato juice-water mixture and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Rice Pilaf. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 6 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in pancetta, zucchini, onion, and tomato mixture. Heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Rich Italian Sausage and Potato Soup

Rich Italian Sausage and Potato Soup

4.7

Prep
40 min
Cook
30 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place sausage links on a sheet pan and bake until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut each link in half lengthwise, then into 1/2-inch slices. Set aside for later.
  3. 3 Sauté onions and pancetta in a 4-quart saucepan over medium heat until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  4. 4 Add bouillon, water, and potatoes; bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. Add kale, cream, and reserved sausage; simmer for 5 more minutes and serve.

By MARBALET

Gnocchi Alla Romana (Baked Semolina Gnocchi)

Gnocchi Alla Romana (Baked Semolina Gnocchi)

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine milk, 1/4 cup butter, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Whisk semolina into boiling milk, mixing well to prevent lumps. Reduce heat and cook, stirring often, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Add egg yolks, 1 cup Grana Padano, and Gruyere cheese; stir well.
  2. 2 Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; cook and stir pancetta until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir pancetta into semolina mixture.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with 1 1/2 teaspoon butter.
  4. 4 Spread semolina mixture onto 1 of the prepared baking sheets, about 1/2-inch thick. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Cut small disks out of cooled semolina using a juice glass or cookie cutter. Place the disks onto the other prepared baking sheet, slightly overlapping the disks. Sprinkle the remaining Grana Padano cheese over disks and dot with remaining 1 1/2 teaspoon butter.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until gnocchi are nicely crisp and golden, about 20 minutes.

By clara

Chef John's Penne with Vodka Sauce

Chef John's Penne with Vodka Sauce

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir pancetta and rosemary sprig with olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat until pancetta renders its fat but is not crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour vodka into the skillet, standing back to avoid any flare-ups. Raise heat to high and continue to cook until vodka reduces to about 2 tablespoons.
  2. 2 Pour heavy cream into skillet, stir briefly, and add black pepper; bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until sauce has slightly reduced, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix marinara sauce and water into cream mixture and bring to a simmer. Lower heat and simmer sauce for 20 minutes to blend flavors.
  3. 3 Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still chewy, about 10 minutes; drain and return to the pot. Pour sauce over penne and stir to combine. Turn off heat, cover the pot with a lid, and let stand for 5 minutes to allow pasta to absorb sauce. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

By John Mitzewich

Spicy Eggplant and Pasta with Pancetta

Spicy Eggplant and Pasta with Pancetta

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook until browned on the edges, about 5 minutes. Add eggplant and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; cook until eggplant is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour marinara sauce, tomatoes, and wine into the skillet. Add red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic salt, sugar, and white pepper. Stir and cover. Let sauce simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain; mix with the sauce.

By Andrew Bleiman

Traditional Spaghetti all'Amatriciana

Traditional Spaghetti all'Amatriciana

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in passata, water, and sugar; cook until sauce has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain spaghetti and toss with sauce, remaining olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper.

By Aldo

Orzo with Chicken and Artichokes

Orzo with Chicken and Artichokes

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in pancetta, and cook until browned. Remove to paper towels.
  2. 2 Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into skillet. Stir in onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and translucent. Increase heat to medium high, pour in white wine; cook about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to low, stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, and spinach. Cover, and cook to warm through.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add orzo pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and stir into chicken mixture.
  5. 5 Stir pine nuts and balsamic vinegar into pasta.

By Senoritapupnstuff

Chicken Carbonara

Chicken Carbonara

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and garlic; cook until browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  3. 3 Whisk heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, egg yolks, basil, and parsley together in a large bowl until well blended.
  4. 4 Stir chicken into pancetta mixture until well combined. Toss in spaghetti and cream mixture over medium-low heat until chicken is heated through and sauce thickly coats spaghetti, about 4 minutes. Do not boil, or eggs will scramble. Season with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl.

By lauren 1891

Cascadia Fideua

Cascadia Fideua

3.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
55 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the chicken stock, garlic, and saffron in a saucepan. Warm until hot, but not too hot to put your finger in. Cover, and keep warm over low heat so the saffron can infuse while you continue with the recipe.
  2. 2 Cook and stir the diced pancetta in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until most of the fat has rendered out and the pancetta has cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 10 minutes. Once done, remove the pancetta and set aside.
  3. 3 Discard the grease and pour in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Cook and stir the carrots, artichoke hearts, and green beans until the vegetables begin to soften, then remove from the pan and set aside. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet, and stir in the onion. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until the onion has softened, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, and cook until the tomato-onion mixture is practically a paste, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread the onion mixture evenly over the bottom of the skillet, and sprinkle evenly with the broken spaghetti pieces. Pour in enough saffron broth to cover the noodles, then arrange the pancetta and cooked vegetables over top. Add additional saffron broth as needed to cover the vegetables. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the noodles are tender, about 15 minutes.

By Rainierp

Bolognese Tagliatelle

Bolognese Tagliatelle

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
160 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pancetta in a pan over medium heat until it has released its fat and is crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and onions; cook until vegetables soften and onions are translucent, 7 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a 4-quart pot over medium heat. Break ground beef and pork into small chunks and add them to the pot; cook, stirring lightly, until browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir pancetta-vegetable mixture into ground meat. Add wine. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir, breaking up meat until finely ground, until wine has evaporated and the pot is almost dry, 13 to 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, nutmeg, salt, and red pepper. Use the back of a spoon to break up tomatoes and continue to break down meat mixture into tiny bits, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour beef stock and heavy cream into the pot and reduce heat to lowest setting. Simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for at least 2 hours.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook tagliatelle at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain well.
  6. 6 Stir pasta into Bolognese sauce and mix well, adding a little reserved pasta water if needed to develop a satiny coating. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

By Howard

Pasta Carbonara with Chicken

Pasta Carbonara with Chicken

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 11 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 4 minutes. Add pancetta and prosciutto; saute until crisp and brown, about 8 minutes. Add chicken and saute until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. 3 Whisk cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, egg yolks, basil, and parsley together in a large bowl until blended.
  4. 4 Return chicken mixture to the stove over medium-low heat. Add drained penne and cream mixture; toss over medium-low heat until penne is thickly coated, about 4 minutes; do not let it boil or the eggs will scramble. Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary. Transfer to a large, wide serving bowl and serve immediately.

By Alexis Olivia

Roman-Style Tripe

Roman-Style Tripe

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
160 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a large stockpot with 5 quarts cold water, tripe, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, vanilla, and bay leaf; bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off any foam, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  3. 3 Transfer tripe to a plate and set aside to cool. Reserve 2 cups cooking liquid.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and onion; cook and stir until pancetta is browned and onion is translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in marinara sauce, 1 cup cooking liquid, and pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Cut tripe into 1-inch cubes; add to sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for 30 minutes, adding remaining 1 cup cooking liquid if needed.
  7. 7 Stir in garbanzo beans and mint, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano over top.
  8. 8 Enjoy!

By John Mitzewich

Southern Italian Thanksgiving Stuffing

Southern Italian Thanksgiving Stuffing

4.7

Prep
45 min
Cook
75 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish or roasting pan.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, Add sausage; cook and stir until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  3. 3 Transfer sausage to a large bowl.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, heat pancetta and olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat until it begins to brown. Stir in celery and onions; cook until onions soften and turn translucent, about 8 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in garlic; cook until aroma mellows, about 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Transfer onion mixture to the bowl with sausage.
  7. 7 Add French bread, cornbread, pine nuts, rubbed sage, poultry seasoning, and salt; stir to combine. Add chicken broth and mozzarella cheese; stir until bread absorbs broth and stuffing is combined.
  8. 8 Transfer stuffing to the prepared baking dish; pack in. Dot butter over top. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes; uncover dish and continue baking until top turns golden brown, about 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with fresh sage and shaved Parmesan cheese; serve.

By Briana