How to Use pancetta in a Sentence

pancetta

noun
  • Add the peas and pancetta and stir to heat through, about 1 minute.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • Remove from heat and toss in pancetta, pine nuts, and cheese.
    — Country Living, 16 Sep. 2010
  • Break the pancetta into shards, and set them on top of the beans.
    — Jill Wendholt Silva, charlotteobserver, 22 Dec. 2017
  • Sprinkle with pancetta, toss and serve topped with herbs and red onion.
    — Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 7 Oct. 2020
  • Not to mention that there’s a thick piece of pancetta in there, too.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 8 Mar. 2018
  • Sautéed Brussels sprouts and pancetta round out the dish.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Remove the bacon or pancetta pieces once cooked and set aside.
    — oregonlive, 19 Mar. 2020
  • Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil, add the pancetta, and bring to medium-high heat.
    — Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Spoon the pan juices, including the bits of pancetta, over the slices and serve.
    — Domenica Marchetti, The Denver Post, 25 Jan. 2017
  • Working in small batches, add some of the pancetta, veal, pork and beef to the pan.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2021
  • Add sage and pancetta mixture and transfer to a serving bowl.
    — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2017
  • In a large saute pan over medium heat, cook 5 ounces diced pancetta until crispy.
    — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Feb. 2018
  • Transfer to bowl with Brussels sprouts and pancetta.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Transfer the pancetta to a plate lined with a paper towel.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • Follow it up with this miso and pancetta pasta that goes big on the umami notes.
    — Lindsey Perkins, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2021
  • Add the pancetta and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until browned.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
  • It’s bound together by a cream sauce infused with crispy pancetta.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer pancetta and sage to a small bowl and set aside.
    — Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2017
  • Transfer flesh to a medium bowl and stir in pancetta and plain dairy-free yogurt.
    — Sarah Karnasiewicz, Health.com, 25 Jan. 2018
  • Thoroughly rinse the pancetta, then hang it in a dry box for 35 days.
    — Cameron Johnson, Popular Mechanics, 12 May 2021
  • Transfer Brussels sprouts to bowl with pancetta.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Meanwhile, place pancetta and brown sugar in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The juicy wine refreshes the palate after each salty punch of the pancetta called for in this recipe.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 14 Sep. 2023
  • White bread, pancetta, leeks, and artichoke hearts star in this crispy, savory dish.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025
  • In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil over low heat, then add the pancetta (if using), garlic and onion.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2021
  • The wine goes into the hot skillet after the pancetta has started to brown.
    — Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2021
  • Dice pancetta, then cook in a 6-quart stockpot over medium heat until crispy.
    — Esquire, 7 Oct. 2012
  • The pancetta should be diced by hand, the mushrooms are best chopped with a knife, and the tomatoes crushed with a fork.
    — Eric Asimov, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2018
  • Swap bacon for pancetta or hot Italian sausage to switch up the flavors.
    — Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Same with the bucatini tossed with sails of pancetta that taste like raw bacon.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2023

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