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Pasta with Pancetta and Tomato Sauce
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis Show: Everyday Italian Episode: Casual Dinner Party Overall User Rating: 
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Good basic dish
07/01/2008 at 09:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I thought this was a good, basic dish that was easy to make. I added some white wine to the sauce and it made it even better (in my opinion)!
Dinner Party Success!
06/17/2008 at 02:02pm
User: Jessica from Colorado Springs, CO User Rating:
Not only was this super simple to make - it was delicious. I read other reviews and decided to add fresh basil as the sauce simmered - it added a wonderful freshness. Also I split the meat up - half pancetta, half prosciutto - delicious! All my guests loved it.
AWESOME!
06/01/2008 at 05:17pm
User: Stacey from Overland Park, KS User Rating:
This is really a great alternative to a regular spaghetti dish! My family loves this recipe -- I make it regularly!
Awesome!
05/26/2008 at 09:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I subbed shallots for onion and used whole wheat pasta. It was amazing!
Quick and impressive
05/13/2008 at 10:32pm
User: Cheryl from Fresno, CA User Rating:
I needed a quick pasta dish. Wow!! I have "gourmet" friends and they were impressed. Even the kids couldn't get enough.
Mmmmmmmmmmmm
03/10/2008 at 02:52am
User: Nicole from Gilroy, CA User Rating:
This dish is so good, it will make you slap your mama!
Pasta with pancetta and tomato sauce
02/26/2008 at 09:25pm
User: Delia from El Paso, TX User Rating:
It was super easy to make, only 5 ingredients for the sauce! It was very good and took just a few minutes to make.
mom of 4
02/26/2008 at 02:07pm
User: tracy from jennings, MO User Rating:
this was a great dish it had a nice texture the sauce was perfect keep up the good work.
Family Favorite
02/10/2008 at 04:56pm
User: Tracey from East Stroudsburg, PA User Rating:
I double the ingredients so I can keep enough on hand for a second meal. Even with the red pepper my children LOVE this sauce and ask for it regularly. It's become the base for our pasta nights. Very easy, makes the house smell great. I highly recommend this to someone looking to do a little homemade sauce goodness for friends or family.
Unique flavor
01/25/2008 at 01:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I enjoyed the pancetta in the pasta dish rather than traditional ground beef. In combination with the acidity of the tomatoes, the romano, and the sweet pancetta it was a unique experience of "spaghetti." There seemed to be too much going on in my mouth; too many flavors.
Yum
01/24/2008 at 08:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was really good and I will definitely make it again! The only thing I changed was instead of using Pecorino Romano I used freshly greated parmasean.
Wow!
12/15/2007 at 01:02am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I took a chance and made this for my family since it looked so easy and I'm a big fan of the tomato sauce... I'm Amazed at how well it came out! Very flavorful and rich! Let's just say it was a HUGE hit! Thanks Giada!
Great Alternative
12/04/2007 at 08:09pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A great alternative to regular tomato sauce.
very good
10/07/2007 at 08:02pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy and delicious, will make it again
DELICIOUS!
05/21/2007 at 04:39pm
User: Amber from Gardner, KS User Rating:
AS USUAL, THIS IS ANOTHER WONDERFUL RECIPE FROM GIADA. IT'S AN EASY DISH AND CAME TOGETHER QUICKLY. GOOD FOR A WEEKNIGHT MEAL.
TO DIE FOR
05/17/2007 at 08:13pm
User: ROBIN from CLARKSTON, MI User Rating:
What a fabulous dish - I never used pancetta before but now my freezer will not be without it - just to make this fabulous pasta - everyone loved it - I served it on Christmas Day and many time since - I did add basil and I used canned tomato sauce instead of the tomatoes - simply divine. Thanks Giada!
Talk about easy
04/13/2007 at 07:53pm
User: Kim from Discovery Bay, CA User Rating:
This is so easy and tasty! The simple things are best!
Quick and Easy!
03/06/2007 at 12:57am
User: Jill from Benicia, CA User Rating:
Great last minute recipe. Always have this ready in the fridge. Everyone in the family loves it!
Yum!
02/23/2007 at 10:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great and easy pasta recipe. I added a few extra spices and a little more garlic (we love garlic) and it got rave reviews from my boyfriend. Thanks Giada, he thinks I am an amazing cook! :)
Great week night meal
02/07/2007 at 01:34pm
User: Karen from Marlton, NJ User Rating:
This meal is very good week night meal quick, easy and good.
LOVE THIS!!
02/03/2007 at 12:05am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a quick and DELIC meal. Instead of dicing the pancetta, I cut it into small slices. It spreads out the saltiness, instead of biting into what, to me, tastes like chunks of salt. FANTASTIC!! Giada can make even shoe leather taste AND LOOK appetizing.
great
01/30/2007 at 06:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We loved the taste of this sauce. It is easy and adds a lot of flavor to pasta. I decreased the amount of oil she suggested when I made this.
Delicious
01/30/2007 at 10:49am
User: Sara from Washington, DC User Rating:
This recipe was so good. I loved the pancetta with it. Just watch how much salt you add to the pasta water because you add some of the water to the sauce at the end...mine turned out a little salty the first time.
Great and easy
01/18/2007 at 12:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My family loves it
Nice pasta dish
01/03/2007 at 03:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was a good dish, but I either did not use enough pancetta or it needed "something" else to give the dish more oomph.
simple deliciousness
12/29/2006 at 11:00am
User: Bryan from West Linn, OR User Rating:
We really enjoyed this recipe. Although it lacked a little flavor so I added some fresh thyme ! that finished it off perfectly . Also next time I make it I will make sure to cut the chunks of pancetta smaller . The smaller peices will add more flavor and a better texture to the dish !.
First time cook makes good
12/28/2006 at 09:44pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I don't cook, but have recently decided to try. I made this recipe with no problem! It turned out great and tasted wonderful! My husband was stuffed!
Yum
12/28/2006 at 06:54pm
User: Natalie from Vista, CA User Rating:
Robust! Pancetta istheperfect meat for the salty flavor. Red pepper flakes addthe perfect amount of heat and using linguine instead of the traditional bucatone adds the perfect touch for the robust, thick tomatoish goodness!!
Another HIT!!
12/28/2006 at 06:54pm
User: barb from flat rock, MI User Rating:
Definitley a come back and so easy. It will be a staple recipe in my home from now on. Thank You Giada
wow
12/28/2006 at 08:03am
User: daisy from las vegas, NV User Rating:
Very good. Restaurant quality.
The Best!
12/04/2006 at 05:41pm
User: COurtney from Orlando, FL User Rating:
This reminds me of Rome, Italy!
Love it!
12/04/2006 at 12:28pm
User: Teresa from Desoto, KS User Rating:
I love this and so does my husband!
Rich but good
11/12/2006 at 12:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried this out on my husband, who loves rich food, and he loved it. Eat with some good salad and maybe some garlic bread for a complete meal!
Very yummy!
10/04/2006 at 05:31pm
User: Kelly from Chicago, IL User Rating:
This recipe was easy to follow and easy to make. It was very pleasing to the taste buds!
All Gone!
10/01/2006 at 10:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was easy and delish. We did not have much left, the whole family loved it. Also good for a quick mid-week meal.
Good
09/30/2006 at 04:46pm
User: samantha from chatsworth, GA User Rating:
It was good. I would make it again.
Just Okay
09/29/2006 at 11:54pm
User: Shirley from Woodland, CA User Rating:
On the upside this is an extremely easy recipe and my teenage daughter seemed to like it. Being an Italian I thought it was kind of bland. Next time I might try and add a bit more to it.
Fabulous!
09/21/2006 at 04:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This turned out so well! I used spaghetti instead of fettuccini, and it tasted great! It tastes even better left over.
Another great recipe!
08/19/2006 at 12:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A great go to meal! It's quick and easy, tastes awesome. I couldn't stop tasting the sauce. I keep pancetta in my freezer now.
awwwwwwwwwsome!!!
08/07/2006 at 09:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
loved the spiciness in the sauce, and all the pruchitto bits!
Pancetta Pasta
07/22/2006 at 02:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It was really good!!!
Did Not Enjoy At All
04/10/2006 at 05:15pm
User: jean from new york, NY User Rating:
Don't know if I goofed or not, but the sauce was way too tomato-y for me. Perhaps the large amount of puree overpowered the other ingredients? Definitely NOT a keeper.
Easy and delicious
04/03/2006 at 10:42am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very flavorful, very quick and easy to prepare with ingredients we always have on hand. Highly recommend.
Pasta
03/29/2006 at 09:59pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy, delicious, and very flavorful.
pasta with pancetta and tomatoe sauce
03/29/2006 at 06:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
an excellent tasting recipe
Lots of flavor little time...
03/27/2006 at 11:34am
User: NICK from pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
This recipe is so simple, so affordable, and so Italian! It has the staple Italian ingredients that we all expect from a pasta sauce but the pancetta adds that added kick. The simplicity makes this recipe authentic Italian eating!
delicious!
03/12/2006 at 03:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy and creamy with just a hint of saltiness from the pancetta.. I amke it all the time.
Delicious, simple, authentic pasta dish
03/09/2006 at 03:31pm
User: Lauren from Gainesville, FL User Rating:
It was easy and SO good. It's a new favorite in my home, and I'll be impressing guests with it soon. (And they'll think I spent all day cooking the sauce;)
Fabulous!
03/09/2006 at 12:35pm
User: Katie from Charlotte, NC User Rating:
Make this exactly as she instructs - it's wonderful. I'll never buy jarred marinara sauce again. This is easy and wonderful!
so simple!
02/26/2006 at 05:27pm
User: Johanna from Bristol, CT User Rating:
I love this dish! I don't cook that often but there are very few ingredients, and its so simple to make. It always comes out soo tasty and is even better the next day. I make it with rotini instead of linguini. It is much easier to eat that way :)
So easy and flavorful
02/25/2006 at 02:13pm
User: ANN MARIE from Brea, CA User Rating:
Made this in a snap - it was funny! I used turkey bacon because I didn't have any pancetta on hand and the flavor was still there. The kids devoured it. Great for one of those quick nights.
very good
02/24/2006 at 07:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a very good and quick basic pasta sauce. My family is very picky about their sauce. I would make this again however, I would add some type of meat (beef,pork or veal).
Easy and delicious
02/23/2006 at 06:00pm
User: Katie from Walton Hills, OH User Rating:
After watching Everyday Italian, I really wanted to make this dish because it looked soooo good, and really easy. To my delight, it was just that. It didn't require me to watch it constantly, I was able to prepare other things while it was ccooking, and it was absolutely wonderful! Definitely will make it again!
a few improvisations....great dish!!
02/23/2006 at 02:22pm
User: Christina from Brooklawn, NJ User Rating:
i only had some Ragu spaghetti sauce, so i used that instead of the tomatoes...and i used bacon instead of panchetta....that's what i had in my fridge already so i used it....and this still came out great...so much flavor!!
Pasta with Pancetta
02/22/2006 at 08:38pm
User: Abigail from Colchester, VT User Rating:
Extremely easy and delicious. I added more red pepper flakes to spice it up some and used whole wheat penne to healthy it up some, delicious.
Good for a Quick Meal
02/22/2006 at 09:58am
User: MICHELE from Deerfield Beach, FL User Rating:
I made this when I was pressed for time and had little ingredients in the house. Unfortunately I did not have pancetta so I used smoked bacon. It's a keeper for quick meals, I would like to try it again with pancetta.
Not as Good as I Expected
01/10/2006 at 09:25pm
User: Michelle from Jerome, MI User Rating:
It was okay, but not something I will make again. It was just blaah.
Good
12/31/2005 at 02:30pm
User: Bambi from Spring, TX User Rating:
I don't love pancetta, but this was good. Very easy to make. Nothing special, but good.
Yummy.
12/19/2005 at 06:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Oh it was so good and easy. I used bacon inside because my store didnt have any pancetta. just gotta watch cooking times on the bacon is all. I definately wanted seconds!
PASTALICIOUS
12/07/2005 at 03:15pm
User: emely from providence, RI User Rating:
MAKES FOR GREAT LEFT OVERS
Excellent and Different Taste
12/05/2005 at 10:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I added oregano
Very Good
11/29/2005 at 08:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a lot better than I expected. I am not keen on a lot of tomato sauces, but this was very, very good. My husband and I enjoyed it!
VERY GOOD!!!!
11/27/2005 at 09:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Was very simple and quick to put together, but ended up tasting like it came from a restaurant. It had very complex flavors and overall was just plain tasty!
Fantastic!
11/12/2005 at 02:40pm
User: STEPHANIE from Novato, CA User Rating:
This recipe is easy to make and so delicious!
Pasta with Pancetta and Tomato Sauce
10/04/2005 at 11:57am
User: SHAUNA from Orem, UT User Rating:
The rich texture of the sauce made me eat a second bowl. This recipe is great with a nice crusty baguette. Easy instructions and quick to make.
Had the old time flavor that I remembered!
09/12/2005 at 11:17pm
User: CISSY from Painesville, OH User Rating:
This dish was fantastic! As i was preparing this dish, I thought about the pasta dishes my grandmother used to make. This is just like it! So flavorful, spicy , kind of a creamy sauce. Delicious! I can't wait to make it for my sister in another couple of weeks. Thanks alo1!
love pancetta
09/11/2005 at 07:21pm
User: BONNIE from Simpsonville, SC User Rating:
I love all the ingredients in this and the flavor was very good. Has any one had luck thinning out? It was a litte too thick.
The greatest!
09/09/2005 at 07:30am
User: Terri from Huntersville, NC User Rating:
I will never make plain ole tomato or meat sauce again. The pancetta gives it such a rich, rustic flavor. This is our new favorite
soooo yummy!!!!
09/01/2005 at 10:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am usually not a red sauce kind of person, but this recipe looked so good on the show that I had to make it. Not only did I love it, but my kids loved it so much that it was the quietest dinner I have had in a really long time! By the way, my 4 year old daughter loves to watch your show everyday.
pretty good
07/19/2005 at 10:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
its a pretty good sauce, mine was a little sweet, but I believe that is my own fault not the recipes, its pretty tasty, not incredible, but pretty good
awesome
07/10/2005 at 06:42pm
User: IAN from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
very good amatriciana recipe
not very good
05/07/2005 at 02:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
not very good
excellent!
04/21/2005 at 03:25am
User: Dana from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
I substituted thick bacon because my local store didn't have Pancetta and it was still delicious. Can't wait to try it with the real thing. This is a keeper and will be a frequent flyer in my house!
Fabulous and brought back great memories
04/20/2005 at 12:15am
User: Cindy from Gilbert, AZ User Rating:
Giada has a simple and wonderful winner here! It took only minutes, and had a "pow" of flavor with the red pepper flakes. Everyone should try this one. It reminded me of my favorite restaurant in San Francisco called Jackson-Fillmore. Every time I visit the city I have to go there to have my favorite spicy tomato pasta dish. The sauce from this recipe is a perfect match. They add shrimp and scallops, and next time I will try that. Thank you Giada for bringing that memory to my home.
Pasta with Pancetta and Tomato Sauce
04/05/2005 at 04:18pm
User: Toni from Aurora, IL User Rating:
This dish was so easy to prepare. I knew it would turn out well, but was really "wowed" over by the taste. This truly is an exceptional recipe. It is great to find such an extraordinary dish that you don't have to spend hours to prepare.
The wonderful Italian pasta dish
02/19/2005 at 01:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this recipie many times since the episode it was featured on first aired. Everyone who has tasted it absolutely LOVES it!
Light and wonderful!
02/08/2005 at 04:32pm
User: LORI from Edwardsville, IL User Rating:
I grew up in an Italian family, but I still like to add new dishes to my repetoire. I'm new to using pancetta, and this dish was a good way to start. It's flavorful and robust and smooth-flavored all at the same time. Try it - you won't be sorry!
Delicious
01/27/2005 at 07:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for my family but added more pepper flakes. Even my teenage son loved it and believe me, he is extremely fussy.
Great, flavorful dish
01/23/2005 at 10:53pm
User: ERICA from Culver City, CA User Rating:
Saw this on the show and it looked too simple to be tasteful. Tried it with prosciutto instead of pancetta and bit of freshly chopped basil. it was fabulous and will be a regular on my menu.
so yummy!
01/20/2005 at 08:26pm
User: KENDRA from Santa Rosa, CA User Rating:
This was one of the first dishes I made for my husband after we got married. Needless to say, he says he is enjoying life as newlyweds! I am so challenged in the kitchen and this is too easy to make. If I can-anyone can!
Quick and Easy
01/17/2005 at 12:10am
User: KERRI from Johnstown, PA User Rating:
This spaghetti dish was very easy to make and has a good balance in taste.
Amazing
01/16/2005 at 08:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is an absolutely delicious dish. It was simple and quick to prepare.
Pancetta and Tomato Sauce
01/16/2005 at 07:36pm
User: JOYCE from Houston, TX User Rating:
Great and very easy to cook. I used the recipe but added more red pepper flakes because we like a little extra kick and I added some 7 yr old balsamic vineger - about a tablespoon. So very soothing. Thanks Giada. I LOVED your show.
So Easy
01/15/2005 at 08:13pm
User: MARY from Meadville, PA User Rating:
This recipe was so simple and easy and the taste unbelievable. My family absolutely loved it. I will definitely make it again!
pasta so-so
01/05/2005 at 10:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
looked better on tv--probably not a "keeper" recipe
Good
10/27/2004 at 01:29pm
User: KATHY from Belmont, OH User Rating:
I made this recipe last night because I had some pancetta I wanted to use up and it was delicious. I used stewed tomatoes instead because I had them on hand and added a pinch of sugar to cut the acid flavor of the tomatoes. I think I might put it in the food processor next time as it was rather chunky. Very good though. Thanks!
Pancetta rocks.
10/16/2004 at 11:30pm
User: TONY from lancaster, PA User Rating:
I put this recipe togther the other night and I loved it. Pancetta was kind of hard to find in P.A Dutch contry but it was worth the drive town to get it. Nice easy to make and tasted great!.. malto bene :-)
Really good.
10/16/2004 at 12:44am
User: JACQUELINE from Albuquerque, NM User Rating:
So quick and easy! If you let the sauce simmer for a few extra minutes, it only tastes better.
New things
10/14/2004 at 03:22pm
User: MELISSA from phoenix, AZ User Rating:
My daughter & I saw this recipe while watching the show & had to make it! My family loved it so much they even saved some for thier Grandfather to try. He just emailed me & told me he loved it as much as we did!!!!
Great tasting!
08/19/2004 at 10:01pm
User: DEBRA from Moody, TX User Rating:
This was a very easy and great tasting meal. I added some mushrooms and pepperoni I had left over from pizza a few nights before. We will definetely be having this meal again.
Truly delicious!
08/05/2004 at 01:10pm
User: LEAH from Baltimore, MD User Rating:
I love this dish. The flavors are so rich, but not overpowering. The only drawback is that pancetta can be hard to find--but don't substitute because it's worth the hunt!
06/02/2004 at 11:39am
User: Anonymous User Rating: