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Pizza with pancetta and cheese
Italian pizza with pancetta and parmesan

Crispy Pancetta Pizza

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Pancetta is the Italian answer to bacon, but more refined: cured belly pork seasoned with pepper, nutmeg, and juniper, but usually not smoked. As it bakes, the fat renders out, infusing the tomato sauce and crust like a 'meaty spice'. This umami-bomb isn't diet food, but it's worth every calorie.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 880 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Cutting board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 430°F (220°C). Roll out dough and place on tray.

Tip: Keep dough thickness even.
2 ✓

Spread sauce, salt very lightly (pancetta is salty!), and pepper.

Tip: Watch the salt; cheese and meat bring plenty.
3 ✓

Sprinkle with Parmesan, then mozzarella.

Tip: Cheese goes under the meat so the meat crisps up.
4 ✓

Lay thin pancetta slices on top.

Tip: Pancetta will shrink and crisp in the heat.
5 ✓

Bake 12-15 minutes. Drizzle with oil if needed, garnish with basil.

Tip: Since pancetta is fatty, you might not need extra oil.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use bacon?
Yes, but bacon is usually smoked, which changes the profile. Pancetta has a cleaner, meatier flavor.
Too greasy?
Pancetta releases fat. Dab with a paper towel after baking if you prefer, but that fat is flavor!

Ingredients

  • 10-12 oz Pizza Dough
  • 2/3 cup Pizza Sauce
  • 7 oz Mozzarella cheese
  • 3.5 oz Pancetta (thinly sliced)
  • 1.75 oz Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 10 leaves Fresh Basil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper