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Easy Pancetta Pasta Recipe

From pasta to breakfast quiche to pizza, there are so many ways to add pancetta to your dishes. We’ve rounded up 24 of the best Pancetta Recipes for you to try at home.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 pound your favorite pasta
  • salt to taste
  • 8 ounces pancetta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • grated parmesan cheese to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add pasta. Cook as directed on the package.
  • While the pasta boils, heat the pancetta in a large pan with olive oil.
  • Sautée the pancetta for a few minutes, then turn off the heat. Cut the cooked meat into tiny pieces and place them back in the pan.
  • When pasta is perfectly al dente, remove it from boiling water with a slotted spoon. Place the pasta directly onto the pancetta pan and shut off the heat.
  • Toss with grated cheese.
  • Stir and gradually add some pasta water to create a creamy sauce. Mix well and serve immediately.