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pancetta

noun

pan·​cet·​ta (ˌ)pan-ˈche-tə How to pronounce pancetta (audio)
: unsmoked bacon used especially in Italian cuisine

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Other shareables include a carbonara pizza with pancetta, egg, and parmigiano reggiano, roasted potatoes and a panzanella salad with marinated tomatoes, arugula, bread rusks and parmigiano reggiano. Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Nov. 2025 White bread, pancetta, leeks, and artichoke hearts star in this crispy, savory dish. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025 With a slotted spoon, transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel and set aside. Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025 Handmade pappardelle with veal ragù, pancetta and sheep’s milk ricotta; Neapolitan pepperoni pizza with vodka sauce, ricotta salata and honey; and vitello piccata with capers, lemon and spinach are three must-try dishes on the menu. Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pancetta

Word History

Etymology

Italian, from diminutive of pancia belly, paunch, from Latin pantic-, pantex

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pancetta was in 1841

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“Pancetta.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pancetta. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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