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Pappardelle with wild boar ragu

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Ago Tanfossi

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Published on March 13, 2026

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Pappardelle with wild boar ragu is a hearty first course of Tuscan origin, prepared with a flavorful wild boar ragu.

Pappardelle with wild boar ragu is a perfect example of how the simplicity of the ingredients can create an intense and balanced dish. The slow-cooked and flavorful wild boar ragu pairs with the fresh and tender pasta, creating a contrast of textures that respects Tuscan tradition. This first course is reliable in the kitchen because each component, from the tomato passata to the rosemary, contributes to an authentic flavor without being overwhelming. Its heartiness makes it ideal for moments when you're looking for a dish that speaks clearly.

Capolavoro Score 4/5 · 20 votes
Pappardelle with wild boar ragu

Ingredients

  • 8.3 oz Egg
  • 1 lb Ground wild boar
  • 12.5 oz Tomato Paste
  • 1.7 oz Red wine
  • 1.7 oz onion
  • 1.3 oz Celery
  • 1.7 oz Carrot
  • 0.5 oz oil
  • 1 garlic
  • 1 Fresh Rosemary
  • 2 Bay Leaf
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    To prepare the pappardelle with wild boar ragu, start by making the sauce. Trim and peel the carrot with a vegetable peeler, also remove the outermost filaments from the celery and clean both the garlic and the onion. Wash and finely chop everything, keeping the garlic whole.

  2. 2

    Pour the oil into a pot with a thick bottom and add the chopped carrots, celery, and onion.

  3. 3

    Also add the garlic in large pieces (so you can easily remove it at the end of cooking) and let everything simmer gently for about ten minutes. Add the chopped wild boar, the chopped rosemary and bay leaves.

  4. 4

    Raise the heat slightly and let everything brown for another 10 minutes, stirring with a spatula, so that the meat cooks evenly. At this point, deglaze with red wine, and only when the alcohol has completely evaporated, add the tomato passata.

  5. 5

    Season with salt, pepper, and let it cook, covered, for about and a half hours over low heat, then remove the lid and let the ragu dry for another 30 minutes. Cook your pappardelle in plenty of boiling, salted water.

  6. 6

    Meanwhile, transfer the ragu to a large pot, drain the pasta and pour it into the pan with the sauce, mix well to combine and serve your pappardelle with wild boar ragu while still hot.

Ago's Notes

  • Adjust the salt according to the salt content of the preserves.

May the flavor of the pappardelle blend with the aroma of the ragu, and may each bite be a tribute to the simplicity and richness of the ingredients. Enjoy your meal and savor the moment.

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