Roman-Style Stewed Tripe
Roman-Style Stewed Tripe brings tender honeycomb tripe together with a pancetta-infused marinara, garlic, and a hint of chile for gentle heat. Chickpeas lend a satisfying bite, while fresh mint brightens the rich tomato base and a final dusting of Parmigiano-Reggiano adds savory depth. Serve as a rustic weekend dinner or a cozy centerpiece for a hearty family meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roman-Style Stewed Tripe, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Place 5 quarts cold water, tripe, vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, vanilla, and bay leaf in a large stockpot and bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off any foam, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- 3
Move the tripe to a plate and let it cool. Reserve 2 cups of the cooking liquid.
- 4
Warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pancetta and onion; cook, stirring, until the pancetta is browned and the onion is translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the marinara sauce, 1 cup cooking liquid, and pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes.
- 6
Cut the tripe into 1-inch cubes; add to the sauce and stir to combine. Simmer for 30 minutes, adding the remaining 1 cup cooking liquid if needed.
- 7
Stir in the garbanzo beans and mint, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle Parmigiano-Reggiano on top.
- 8
Enjoy!
- Calories 458.46 kcal High 23%
- Protein 59.59 g Good Source 119%
- Carbohydrate 24.93 g 9%
- Total Fat 13.24 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 3.51 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 338.58 mg High 113%
- Sodium 911.96 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 5.61 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 7.44 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 204.21 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 4.58 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 539.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 110.52 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 1.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Roman Style Stewed Tripe is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, and Fresh Mint. Each serving provides about 458.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roman-Style Stewed Tripe made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Fresh Mint, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roman-Style Stewed Tripe?
- About 2 hrs 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 458.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roman-Style Stewed Tripe easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Roman-Style Stewed Tripe healthy?
- Roman-Style Stewed Tripe has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 458.46 calories and 59.59 g of protein, or 119% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 911.96 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.51 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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