Black pepper, spices, or herbs may be included in the salt to add flavor. Pancetta is sold in slabs or in rolls that are tied up or put in a casing to keep their shape, then sliced into thin rounds.

It can be bought here pre-packed and either in cubes (cubetti di pancetta) or thin slices, the latter often smoked. Cubes are easiest to use for pasta sauces, while slices are excellent for ...

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and 2 slices of pancetta on each. Peel the avocado and discard the pit. Slice the avocado thin, and divide evenly among the four sandwiches. Remove swordfish steaks from the marinade, and season ...

Spoon the macaroni between two warm plates. Nestle six onions in the middle of the pasta, cut each pancetta slice in half and arrange between the onions. Lastly, scatter over the hazelnuts.

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