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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Cook, stirring frequently, until the pancetta is brown and crisp, about 15 minutes. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Apr. 2025 Crispy pancetta and a poached egg paired with fresh herbs and a dusting of parmesan topped off the pasta dish, bringing a salty and fresh contrast to the rich sauce. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The crisp bacon mimics the savory richness of pancetta, while the Manchego or Parmesan cheese provides that signature umami depth. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025 Top with sautéed pancetta and or wilted pea tendrils. Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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