What is orecchiette puglia?

Orecchiette pasta is a staple dish that hails from the beautiful southeastern region of Puglia . Meaning “l*ttle ears” in Italian, the dish is made by flattening out dough and simply rolling your thumb like a fingerprint onto the dough.

What is orecchiette pasta made of?

A typical Puglian pasta, orecchiette (pronounced o-rek-kyet-teh) were named for their shape, which resembles little ears. Made only from semolina, water and salt , their rough surface holds onto sauces and allows them to be prepared in a variety of ways.

Why are orecchiette the best pasta?

Orecchiette is a simple ingredient with a big impact. It's more toothsome than many standard pasta shapes with a pleasing texture that adds a touch of easy elegance to your dining routine . Best of all, it's affordable even if it does feel a little fancy.

What pasta is closest to orecchiette?

If you can't find orecchiette, substitute any shaped pasta, such as fusilli, farfalle or penne . Clean the broccoli rabe by cutting off 1 inch from the bottom of each stem.

What does orecchiette mean in Italian?

The word 'orecchiette' means ' little ears ' Some food historians argue that this pasta arrived in Southern Italy from Provence during the 13th century with the Angevins. Orecchiette pasta is often served with pancetta, ricotta and ham and cream-based sauce, but works well with most any recipe.

How do you keep orecchiette pasta from sticking together?

How to Keep Pasta From Sticking Use a big pot and a lot of water. Wait until the pasta water really boils. Generously salt the pasta water. Stir your pasta often. Just say no to oil or butter. Stop as soon as your pasta is at the right texture. Don't let the pasta sit in the colander too long. Don't rinse your pasta. Jan 24, 2024

What does Puglia mean in Italian?

Puglia is the Italian name for Apulia , a historical and administrative region of Southern Italy.

What is the famous pasta from Puglia?

Orecchiette : The Icon Of Puglia Worldwide It is impossible to resist to two of the most popular pasta recipes of the typical cuisine of Puglia:orecchiette con le Cime di rapa (with turnip greens) and orecchiette with tomato sauce and Ricotta Forte cheese.

What is Puglia famous dish?

Orecchiette con le cime di rapa – handmade orecchiette pasta with turnip tops – is definitely the most iconic food of Puglia. Orecchiette – literally “small ears” – is a shape of pasta dating to around 1500.

What cheese is from Puglia?

One of the most popular and renowned fresh cheese of Puglia is surely Burrata cheese . Burrata is made from whole cow's milk and cream (not goat cheese!) and it has sweet and buttery taste. This unique Italian cheese is made from mozzarella and cream and should be consumed within 1-2 days from production.

Magnolia Table's Orecchiette Pancetta Recipe (2024)

Published February 22, 2021 by Kelly // Join The Conversation: 30 Comments

Joanna Gaines Orecchiette Pancetta Recipe

A few weeks go I shared Joanna Gaines Mexican Party Salad Recipe and it got rave reviews! Now I would like to share my second recipe from the Magnolia Table Volume 2 cookbook. It is another easy dinner recipe and it was FABULOUS! Magnolia Table’s Orecchiette Pancetta Recipe!

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The Magnolia Table cookbooks are amazing. And I am having a lot of fun sharing their recipes. I adore Joanna Gaines and think she is an amazing talent. Last year I shared the Zucchini Squash Strata Recipe and decided to expand on that and do several four part series! This is my second recipe of four for the winter series! And I think this one you and your family will love!

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Magnolia Table's Orecchiette Pancetta Recipe

This is a simple and tasty recipe from Magnolia Table Volume 2 cookbook!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy dinner recipe, magnolia table, Orecchiette pancetta

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 50 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

1 lb Orecchiette Pasta
3 tbsp Unsalted Butter
4 ounces Pancetta or Bacon, Diced *I used thick cute bacon and used 8 ounces
1 medium Shallot, thinly sliced
1 tbsp Minced Garlic *original recipe called for 1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup Chicken Broth
3/4 cup Heavy Cream
8 ounces Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1.5 cups Frozen Peas *original recipe suggested 1 cup
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tbsp Minced Chives
Salt/Pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the package. Drain and set aside when done.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp of the butter over medium heat. Add the pancetta or bacon and cook until crispy. Stirring occasionally. Approximately 4-6 minutes. Add shallot and reduce heat. Saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another minute or until fragrant.
Drain grease from the pan and remove the bacon/pancetta mixture to a bowl.
Melt remaining 2 tbsp of butter in pan over medium-high heat until it starts to bubble. Whisk in chicken broth and cream and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low. Add the Parmesan cheese and whisk until melted. Add the pancetta/bacon mixture, peas, lemon juice, chives salt and pepper. Whisk until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3 minutes.
Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss to coat.
Garnish with extra minced chives and shredded Parmesan cheese! Then enjoy!

Conclusion

This concludes the second of my four part series on Magnolia Table recipes! I am so excited to share more and hope you enjoyed this Orecchiette Pancetta Recipe as much as we did! It is simple and tasty!

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Sarah Stockley
February 23, 2021 at 12:32 pm

I love pancetta and my kids all love pasta. It would be nice to try a new pasta recipe for them other than the norm.
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- Kelly
  February 23, 2021 at 3:30 pm
  
  Kids will LOVE this recipe!
Brooke
February 23, 2021 at 1:26 pm

This looks delicious! I will need to try this 🙂
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- Kelly
  February 23, 2021 at 3:30 pm
  
  I hope you love it!
Kelsey Harmony
February 23, 2021 at 5:54 pm

Yum, this looks so delicious! And it’s easy enough to cook with gluten-free pasta which I love.
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- Kelly
  February 23, 2021 at 6:27 pm
  
  True! I had not thought of using gluten free pasta!!
Yanitza
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February 23, 2021 at 7:15 pm

This looks like an amazing dish! I wonder, can this recipe could be adjusted to make it vegetarian-friendly?
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- Kelly
  February 23, 2021 at 7:25 pm
  
  That is an excellent question! I don’t know enough about vegetarian options! But I would think it could be done!
- Kirsten
  August 17, 2021 at 12:38 pm
  
  Just use veggie broth and no bacon should be fine 🙂
Tweenselmom
February 24, 2021 at 6:30 am

I’m all about veggies these days but bacon is welcome from time to time as a treat.
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- Kelly
  February 24, 2021 at 5:04 pm
  
  Bacon is always good!
Kathy Kenny Ngo
February 24, 2021 at 6:30 am

Pretty sure this will be a hit with the kids and even adults!
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- Kelly
  February 24, 2021 at 5:03 pm
  
  It was at our house!
Becky
February 24, 2021 at 8:10 am

This sounds delicious! I know pasta is pasta but I really like Orecchiette in particular. And panchetta is something I love when ordering out but I don’t really use it at home. I’m saving this recipe to try.
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- Kelly
  February 24, 2021 at 5:03 pm
  
  I hope you enjoy it!
Monidipa
February 24, 2021 at 8:17 am

The recipe sounds really great and truly it is worth a try.
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- Kelly
  February 24, 2021 at 5:01 pm
  
  And it is super easy!
Crystal // Dreams, etc.
February 24, 2021 at 11:15 am

This sounds delish! I’m always looking for new pasta recipes. Will definitely try this one out.
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- Kelly
  February 24, 2021 at 5:01 pm
  
  I hope you love it!
Lyanna Soria
February 25, 2021 at 7:00 am

I don’t think I’ve tried Orecchiette Pancetta before but that is looking quite delicious! I’m sure the family would enjoy this.
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- Kelly
  February 25, 2021 at 2:28 pm
  
  I hope so!!!
Kait
February 25, 2021 at 3:04 pm

I love Joanna Gaines collection at Target, but I didn’t realize she had cookbooks too, how fun! This recipe looks delicious. I love orecchiette, one of my favorite pasta shapes, and this preparation of it sounds so homey and tasty.
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- Kelly
  February 25, 2021 at 4:08 pm
  
  I hope you try it! She has some amazing recipes!!!
Maartje van Sandwijk
March 1, 2021 at 2:38 am

Looks like a great dish! Might try making this for the kids 🙂
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- Kelly
  March 1, 2021 at 7:02 am
  
  I hope you do! I am sure they will love it!
Savanna
May 24, 2021 at 7:42 pm

I have one question, I made it once and it turned out so good! The remaining times after that my sauce was broken and clumpy. I followed the recipe to a T! What am I doing wrong
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- Kelly
  May 25, 2021 at 6:48 pm
  
  Honestly, the only thing I can think is the Parmesan cheese wasn’t fully blended. I have made it several times and melting Parmesan is always a challenge (in my opinion) and tastes constant blending. I have nit made this in a couple months, I am going to have to do it and see if I come up with any other solutions!!!!
- Kirsten
  August 17, 2021 at 12:40 pm
  
  Are your ingredients cold or room temperature? When mixing cold and hot you tend to struggle try setting them out for a bit before making?
Diane boyer
January 30, 2024 at 3:13 pm

What would you serve with this meal?
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- Kelly
  February 3, 2024 at 4:53 am
  
  A side salad. Or you can use it as the side dish for steak or chicken cutlets!

Magnolia Table's Orecchiette Pancetta Recipe (2024)

Joanna Gaines Orecchiette Pancetta Recipe

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