Classic Pasta Carbonara
We will start with asking a question that has ruffled the aprons of chefs around the world: Is Pasta Carbonara one of the original four Roman pasta recipes found in...
Recipes
Piggy Yorkshire Pudding
Yorkshire Piggy Pudding This savory pastry made with our Cinta Cooking Fat is a classic Yorkshire pudding full of flavor. The classic use of the pudding is to wrap it around meat and...
The La Quercia Sandwich
Despite the simplicity of this recipe, it remains one of our favorite ways to enjoy our prosciutto. When we first started making prosciutto our son, Aaron, used to pack two...
Halibut with Speck & Peas
An elegant dish that comes together quickly and easily. It’s a method that we like to use with any robust fish: halibut, salmon, or cod. The speck lends a smoky...
Prosciutto & Apricot Flatbread
Midsummer flavors shine in this easy flatbread. Use a few well-chosen groceries to make a showstopper with very little preparation time. Mix and match with seasonal fruit and herbs: pear...
Squid Ink Pasta with Crispy Pancetta, Parmigiano and Basil
INGREDIENTS 8-10 ounces of fresh Squid Ink Pasta (or other fresh pasta) 4 oz La Quercia pancetta, sliced 1/4 cup (or more) of freshly grated parmigiano reggiano 1/4 cup fresh basil...
Wild Mushroom, Pancetta & Sage Pasta
INGREDIENTS ½ lb Chanterelles (or any mix of mushrooms), cleaned, blotted dry 1 small shallot, sliced 20 sage leaves, approx. Olive oil 2 oz La Quercia Pancetta, sliced or diced small ½...
Potato Pancake with Gruyère, Pancetta & Crème Fraîche
INGREDIENTS 1-1 ½ lbs baby Yukon gold potatoes 1 ½ cup grated Gruyère 4 oz La Quercia Pancetta Crème fraîche and parsley (or chives) for serving Freshly ground black pepper to...
Pancetta White Pizza
Each pizza serves 2 to 3 INGREDIENTS Purchase pre-made pizza dough from your favorite shop or deli or try this recipe from King Arthur Baking 6 ounces La Quercia Pancetta, diced 1...
Nduja Roast Chicken
'Nduja is our secret weapon for adding rich complex flavors to otherwise simple dishes. Serve this with a salad of bitter greens and crusty bread for soaking up the juices. INGREDIENTS...
Spicy 'Nduja Mussels
Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 2 lbs fresh mussels 2 shallots or 3/4 whole onion, thinly sliced 4 ounces La Quercia ‘Nduja Americana 1/2 bunch parsley or cilantro, chopped, plus some extra for...
The Best Breakfast Taco
Serves 4 Nothing beats simple dishes utilizing the best ingredients available and our friends at Masienda have perfected corn masa for fantastic fresh tortillas. Well, the truth is that we've always had love...
Spaccatelli with 'Nduja
If you’ve never tried our 'Nduja, it’s about to become one of your favorite ingredients! Here, it’s paired with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and roasted garlic, as well as Sfoglini's Cuttlefish Ink...
Bitter Green Salad with Crispy Speck
Bitter Green Salad with Crispy Speck This hearty salad is perfect for a winter meal. The smoky speck and toasted walnuts add a delicious crunch, while the blue cheese adds...