Pasta con Ragu di Cinghiale

Pasta con Ragu di Cinghiale is a hearty Italian dish featuring tender wild boar braised in rich tomatoes and aromatic herbs, served over al dente pasta. This high-protein meal is perfect for a cozy dinner, delivering bold flavors and satisfying textures.

Ingredients

• Pasta (tagliatelle or pappardelle) - 200 grams
• Wild boar meat (ground or cubed) - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Carrot - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Celery - 1 stalk, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red wine - 150 milliliters
• Canned tomatoes (crushed) - 400 grams
• Bay leaves - 2
• Fresh rosemary - 1 sprig, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Parmesan cheese - for serving, grated

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, and celery, sautéing until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the wild boar meat. Brown the meat on all sides, breaking it up if using ground meat, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Pour in the red wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Let it simmer for 5 minutes until the wine is reduced by half.
5. Stir in the canned tomatoes, bay leaves, chopped rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the ragu cook for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
7. While the ragu is simmering, cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
8. Once the ragu is ready, remove the bay leaves. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
9. Serve the ragu over the pasta, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

• Calories: 620
• Protein: 38 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

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

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