: unsmoked bacon used especially in Italian cuisine
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Transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026 This riff takes some liberties, by using a full cup of cream and either pancetta or bacon.—
Deputy Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026 Bologna’s tagliatelle al ragù calls for minced beef and pancetta, a base of carrots, celery and onion, plus tomatoes, red wine, milk and broth.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026 This dish uses three cheeses—ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan—along with a flavorful, homemade tomato sauce with ground sausage and pancetta.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for pancetta
Word History
Etymology
Italian, from diminutive of pancia belly, paunch, from Latin pantic-, pantex