Pancetta – Volpi Foods

Spicy Cavatappi with Tuna and Capers

Rachel Jurina — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:07:35 +0000

One of the great mysteries of Italian Nonnas worldwide is that they are prepared to feed you something delicious, even if you’ve dropped in unannounced. You pull up your chair, nibble on a snack, and in what feels like an instant, a hot, spicy, steaming dish of pasta is pushed in front of you and all is right with the world. This is one of those kinds of dishes. Quick to make and based on pantry staples, it’s excellent for a weeknight or a last minute dinner party. And it’s so simple, you’ll have plenty of time to call your nonna to plan your next visit.

Rigatoni with Mushrooms and Pancetta

Rachel Jurina — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 17:39:01 +0000

You’ll crave rigatoni with mushrooms and Pancetta on either side of winter, when the crisp cool air pulls you into fall or when the thaw hits and spring starts to warm everything up. This is a recipe that can bend with the seasons, depending on the vegetables you use. It can be made with fall mushrooms and frozen peas, as we do here, or brightened up in spring with asparagus, fresh peas, and a hint of lemon zest. It’s the kind of warming comfort food that Nonna would make, and you can bet she’d send the leftovers home with you.

Cinnamon Rolls

Hashtag Labs — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 18:28:06 +0000

If you really love your family, you’ll make these cinnamon rolls. Not to put on any pressure or anything… But seriously, these rolls will endear them to you forever. Plus, they cover all the major food groups, less the vegetables, so they’re practically a complete meal in themselves. Give them an extra helping of spinach at dinner, and you’re good.

Shrimp and Pancetta Po’ Boy

Hashtag Labs — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 19:51:47 +0000

If you were a streetcar worker on strike in 1929 New Orleans, you probably knew to head to the Martin brothers’ sandwich and coffee establishment where you’d be fed for free. The Martins would say, “Here comes another poor boy,” and then hand them a sandwich. This “poor boy” sandwich became a New Orleans masterpiece. It inspired all sorts of fillings and is served in corner bodegas and white tablecloth restaurants alike. We prefer the casual way, sitting outside if we can, a bag of Zapp’s chips on the table, and a cold beer beside us. Or shrimp and Pancetta po’ boy will keep the good times rolling.

Pasta e Fagioli

Hashtag Labs — Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:20:36 +0000

Pasta e Fagioli is a well-loved bean stew from the northeast region of Italy, where Venetians adore the speckled pink and white cranberry bean, “pasta fazool” is a classic. And as is the case with many hearty dishes, this soup was born from necessity, of stretching the lira and the larder to feed hungry mouths just one more day. That’s amore.

Moules Frites

Hashtag Labs — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 13:22:36 +0000

Moules Frites are Belgian-born but known the world over. The satisfying combo of salty, fluffy frites and plump, briny mussels competes with any great food partnership — fish and chips, burgers, and fries. Dip the fries in the seasoned broth, eat them plain or smear on some mayo like the Belgians do, because it’s all acceptable. Bivalve bonus.

Cioppino

Hashtag Labs — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 12:43:48 +0000

Legend has it that Italian fishermen created San Francisco’s famous seafood stew called cioppino by making dinner with what they had left at the end of a long day at sea. A rich, rustic, warming meal, it’s meant to be shared with friends on a cool, foggy night. Because what was in the nets determined what went in the pot each night, there are many different versions. Our version of cioppino calls for fennel and tons of shellfish, but use four pounds of whatever fish makes you happy. Tradition dictates a chunk of sourdough to sop up the broth after the seafood is cleared. That’s fine, but this broth is so good you’re likely to just pick up the bowl and chug it. Go for it.

Italian Wedding Soup

Hashtag Labs — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 21:14:33 +0000

Italian wedding soup is safe for even confirmed singles to consume. It is not known to elicit spontaneous proposals. Phew! The name derives from the Italian for “married soup” (minestra maritata), but they meant the marriage of meat and vegetables, not the romantic kind of union. It’s wielded by Italian nonne (grandmothers) and zie (aunts) at special occasions, festive dinners, Christmas, and the like. While it’s not necessarily a love potion, there is something pretty amorous about meatballs.

Fried Chicken with Pancetta Cream Gravy

Hashtag Labs — Mon, 05 Sep 2016 16:35:13 +0000

Perhaps you’ve noticed by now, we have no problem taking an already gluttonous dish and making it more so. That goes with the territory when you have so much pancetta lying around. Our fried chicken with pancetta cream gravy recipe takes gravy to the next level. It’s so good that you might find yourself grabbing a spoon and forgetting about the chicken it’s meant to adorn. But do not forget about that chicken, because when you use our method, it’s so crispy that your grandma is going to demand you tell her your secret.

New England Clam Chowder

Hashtag Labs — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:20:50 +0000

There may be no better example of a food that defines the heart and soul of a region the way New England clam chowder does. Born of rugged surroundings and raised in simplicity, it’s a bowl of heft, community, and culture. (Not to mention tender clams and salty, fatty pork bits.) One ladle of the briny, creamy broth and you’ll be booking a trip to the rocky northern coast in no time.