Description
Wild Boar Ragù with Pappardelle is a rustic Italian delight that combines tender wild boar slowly simmered in a robust tomato sauce, served atop broad pappardelle pasta. This dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, offering rich flavors and satisfying textures that will impress any guest. Each bite envelops you in warmth, making it a memorable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb wild boar shoulder, diced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 (28 oz) can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onion, carrot, and celery into small pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion, carrot, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the diced wild boar to the pot and brown on all sides.
- Stir in minced garlic, then add crushed tomatoes, red wine, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle boil; then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 2 hours until meat is tender.
- Cook pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente. Serve with ragù.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Sear the wild boar before adding it to the sauce for added richness. You can substitute wild boar with beef or lamb if preferred. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color.