Recipes Meat and Poultry Pork Bacon 9 Savory Recipes Starring Pancetta By Rai Mincey Rai Mincey Rai Mincey is a former editor at Allrecipes and a writer, photographer, and tastemaker with six years of experience in recipe development and food styling. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on September 13, 2021 Close Photo: Meredith Pancetta's crispy, salty, and flavorful presence makes for bold and delicious dishes that you'll be making on repeat. The salt-cured pork belly with Italian roots adds a decadent twist to the simplest of recipes. From a savory fried peach pizza to a luscious eggplant pasta, we've got the best pancetta recipes for making a standard weeknight something special. 01 of 10 Tortellini with Peas and Pancetta View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Enjoy a vibrant, Italian-inspired dish that serves up big flavor in just 30 minutes. Green peas, pancetta, and fresh parsley make for an unforgettable pasta meal. 02 of 10 Fried Peach and Pancetta Pizza View Recipe Chef John Chef John's gourmet pizza creation boasts creamy ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano paired with crisp pancetta and fresh peaches. Top it all off with thyme sprigs for an elegant finish. 03 of 10 Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp with Chipotle Vinaigrette and Cilantro Oil View Recipe Aja Looking for bold, protein-packed flavor? Adobo sauce, rice vinegar, and cilantro combine to make every bite of this easy shrimp dish memorable. 04 of 10 Spicy Eggplant and Pasta with Pancetta View Recipe Buckwheat Queen This lusciously spicy eggplant pasta gets a boost from diced pancetta and cherry tomatoes. Reviewers suggest adding minced garlic and a squeeze of lemon juice for depth. 05 of 10 Roasted Cauliflower and Pancetta Soup View Recipe Donna Maria Mitchell "A hearty and delicious soup!" raves Allstar Buckwheat Queen. "It has a creamy texture and a smokey flavour from the pancetta. It's a warm night by the fire in a bowl!" 06 of 10 Spinach, Egg, and Pancetta with Linguine View Recipe Meredith Try this top-rated pancetta pasta that combines crushed red pepper, spinach, and freshly grated cheese for a winning weeknight meal. Have a delicious dinner prepared in just 25 minutes. 07 of 10 Greens with Cannellini Beans and Pancetta View Recipe Photo by Diana. Diana Garlicky kale and beet greens are cooked along with red onion and olive oil until tender for a deeply savory result. Substitute standard diced bacon for pancetta if needed. 08 of 10 Risotto con Zafferano e Pancetta in Pentola a Pressione (Saffron and Pancetta Risotto) View Recipe Howard "Fragrant, flavorful saffron is the perfect ingredient for a simple, yet tasty risotto," shares recipe creator miche. "You can prepare this recipe in no time using a pressure cooker, or choose to make it the traditional way in a regular pot." 09 of 10 Teresa's Hearty Chicken Cacciatore View Recipe Valerie Brunmeier This chicken thigh recipe relies on sliced pancetta pan drippings to add flavor to the rich tomato-based sauce. Sprinkle the dish with shaved Parmesan and black pepper for a bold garnish. 10 of 10 More Inspiration France C. Classic Carbonara with Pancetta Pancetta-Wrapped Leek Gratin Quick and Easy Italian Dinners Ready in 45 Minutes or Less Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit