Braised Celery Stalks with Onion, Pancetta, and Tomatoes
Celery braised in a flavorful tomato and pancetta sauce. A hearty vegetable side.
Braised and Gratinéed Celery Stalks
Celery stalks braised in broth with pancetta and onion, then gratinéed with Parmesan.
Fava Beans, Roman Style (Fave al Guanciale)
The classic Roman spring dish. Young fava beans stewed with onion and guanciale (or pancetta).
Lamb Chops Pan-Roasted in White Wine with Egg and Lemon Sauce
Lamb chops browned with pancetta and onion, simmered in white wine, and finished with a silky egg yolk and lemon sauce (Marches style).
Winter Meatballs with Savoy Cabbage
Meatballs enriched with pancetta are braised together with sweet, shredded Savoy cabbage. A perfect winter comfort dish.
Beef Roast Braised with Onions
A beef brisket larded with pancetta and braised on a bed of onions. No liquid is added; the onions provide all the moisture.
Veal Rolls with Pancetta and Parmesan
Veal scaloppine rolled up with pancetta and parmesan, then braised in a white wine and tomato sauce. Simple ingredients, deep flavor.
Rolled-Up Breast of Veal with Pancetta
Breast of veal is boned, layered with pancetta, garlic, and rosemary, then rolled and braised. A juicy, inexpensive cut transformed into a feast.
Amatriciana – Tomato Sauce with Pancetta and Chili Pepper
This Roman sauce starts with onion sautéed in oil and butter, then pancetta is cooked briefly before the tomatoes go in. After a gentle simmer, …