Wild Boar Ragù with Pappardelle
Wild Boar Ragù with Pappardelle is an exquisite Italian dish that brings the flavors of the countryside to your table. This savory ragù features tender wild boar simmered with aromatic vegetables and rich San Marzano tomatoes, all served over wide, silky pappardelle pasta. Perfect for special occasions or cozy family dinners, this dish is not just a meal—it’s a culinary experience that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs wild boar shoulder, diced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz pappardelle pasta
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high; add seasoned wild boar meat. Brown on all sides.
- Deglaze pot with red wine, scraping up any brown bits. Simmer until reduced by half.
- Add crushed tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaves; bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover partially. Cook for about 2 hours.
- Cook pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente; drain and reserve some pasta water.
- Combine pappardelle with ragù in the pot over low heat, adding reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg