Wild Boar Ragu
Wild Boar Ragu is a rich, slow-cooked Italian meat sauce made from wild boar, typically simmered with tomatoes, red wine, and aromatic herbs. It is a rustic, hearty dish originating from the Tuscan and Umbrian regions of Italy, where wild boar hunting is a long-standing tradition. The sauce is traditionally served over pasta like pappardelle or polenta.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates depending on the pasta it's served with. It provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of 450-550 kcal per typical serving (including pasta).
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 6.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 9.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg |
| Potassium | 620 mg |
| Phosphorus | 310 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Wild boar meat is leaner and more flavorful than domestic pork, with a distinctive gaminess that deepens with slow cooking. Culturally, the dish represents a 'cucina povera' (peasant cooking) tradition, utilizing locally foraged game to create a deeply satisfying meal.
