Pasta al Sugo di Cinghiale

Pasta al Sugo di Cinghiale is a rustic Italian dish featuring tender, slow-cooked wild boar in a rich tomato sauce, served over al dente pasta. This hearty meal is perfect for a cozy dinner, offering a unique taste of traditional Italian cuisine.

Ingredients

• Pasta (e.g., pappardelle) - 200 grams
• Halal ground wild boar - 250 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Celery - 1 stalk, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Canned crushed tomatoes - 400 grams
• Red wine - 100 ml
• Bay leaf - 1
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, cooking until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Add the ground wild boar to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Pour in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet, and let it simmer for about 3-4 minutes until reduced slightly.
5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. While the sauce simmers, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
7. Remove the bay leaf from the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
8. Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce until well combined. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 85 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 7 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables, promoting overall health.

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