Sheet Pan Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta

Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 4 oz diced pancetta Kosher salt and ground black pepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400°. Line a sheet pan with foil. On the sheet pan, toss together the Brussels sprouts, garlic, oil, and vinegar.Continue reading “Sheet Pan Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta”

Angel Hair Amatriciana

Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 4 oz. thinly sliced guanciale, pancetta, or chopped unsmoked bacon 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup minced onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 28-oz. can peeled tomatoes with juices, crushed by hand Kosher salt 12 oz. dried angel hair 1/4 cupContinue reading “Angel Hair Amatriciana”

Stuffed Crust Cast Iron Pizza with Pesto and Pancetta

Ingredients: Pizza dough, room temperature 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2” x 2” pieces 2 tbsp basil pesto 1/4 cup green olives, sliced 1/4 of one small onion, thinly sliced 4 oz. chopped pancetta Olive oil All purpose flour Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. AddContinue reading “Stuffed Crust Cast Iron Pizza with Pesto and Pancetta”

Pancetta and Prosciutto Ragú

Ingredients: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onions, diced 1 carrot, diced 2 garlic cloves, peeled 4 ounces chopped pancetta 3 ounces chopped prosciutto 1 generous tablespoon tomato paste 1 cup beef broth 4 cups marinara sauce (about 1.5 jars) 2 cups fresh spinach leaves Salt and pepper Directions: •Continue reading “Pancetta and Prosciutto Ragú”

Roasted Brussels sprouts with potatoes and pancetta

This recipe, so far, has been the only one that my boys like. They don’t even remember they are eating Brussels sprouts! These sprouts came from the St. Paul farmer’s market. Fresh on the stalk! • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 1/3 pound sliced pancetta, diced • small yellow onion, thinly sliced • 1 poundContinue reading “Roasted Brussels sprouts with potatoes and pancetta”