Pancetta vs. Bacon—What's the Actual Difference? originally appeared on Parade. For those whose diet includes meat products, bacon tends to be a perennial favorite. But there’s another ...

Think of pancetta as the Italian, more aromatic version of bacon. But unlike bacon, pancetta is usually rolled instead of flat, and it's crusted with spices like fennel seed and black pepper ...

Cook over medium, stirring often, until the pancetta has rendered some of its fat and the tomato paste darkens and begins to stick to the pan, 6 to 8 minutes.

Salty pancetta and fermented pepper paste lend deep umami to this meaty pasta dish Zuppa forte, also known as zuppa di soffritto, is an old-school Neapolitan dish made by slow-cooking meats with ...

Dice the pancetta and place it in a skillet with the olive oil over medium-low heat. Cook until the pancetta has rendered its fat and browned, about 15 minutes. 3.

Melissa Clark’s ace recipe enhances cherry tomatoes with pancetta, loads of mint, pecorino and a little butter. It’s ...