Best 4 Rabbit Ragu With Pappardelle Recipes

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Rabbit Ragu with Pappardelle, a culinary masterpiece that combines the rich, savory taste of rabbit meat with the velvety texture of homemade pappardelle pasta. This delectable dish is elevated by a medley of aromatic herbs, succulent vegetables, and a luscious red wine sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Accompanying this main course is a trio of complementary recipes: a refreshing Fennel and Orange Salad, a vibrant Carrot and Zucchini Ribbons, and a classic Tiramisu for a sweet ending. Each recipe is carefully crafted to complement the flavors of the Rabbit Ragu, offering a balanced and satisfying meal that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BRAISED RABBIT PAPPARDELLE



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Slow-cook rich game into a delicious ragu to serve with ribbon pasta - stock and wine will keep the lean meat moist

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tbsp olive oil
1 wild rabbit , jointed (ask your butcher to do this for you)
4 rashers smoked streaky bacon , chopped
1 small red onion , finely chopped
1 carrot , finely chopped
3 garlic cloves , crushed
2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked and chopped
1 tbsp tomato purée
150ml white or rosé wine
500ml chicken stock
500g pappardelle pasta
zest ½ orange
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
100ml double cream
small bunch flat-leaf parsley , chopped, plus a few leaves picked to serve
grated parmesan , to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan. When hot, add the rabbit, brown on all sides, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the bacon, onion and carrot to the pan and cook for 10 mins until soft. Add the garlic, rosemary and tomato purée, stir for 1-2 mins, then pour in the wine and chicken stock.
  • Return the rabbit to the pan, season, cover with a lid and cook over a low heat for 1 hr until the rabbit is really tender.
  • Remove the rabbit from the pan and shred the meat using 2 forks. Be careful to remove all small bones. Meanwhile, increase the heat under the pan and boil the liquid for 5 mins until reduced by half. Add the shredded meat and reduce the heat to low. Cook the pasta in a large pan of salted water following pack instructions. Drain, reserving a little pasta water to thin the sauce if necessary.
  • Stir half the orange zest, mustard, cream and parsley into the rabbit sauce. Add the cooked pasta to the pan, toss everything well to coat and heat through for 1-2 mins. Serve in bowls with grated Parmesan, parsley leaves and the remaining orange zest.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 57 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium

PAPPARDELLE WITH RABBIT & CHESTNUT RAGU



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This is rainy-day comfort food at its best - flat pasta strips tossed with a rich meaty ragu, creamy chestnuts and fragrant orange zest

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 4h5m

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tbsp rapeseed or olive oil
1 rabbit , jointed (ask your butcher to do this for you)
2 tbsp plain flour
200g smoked bacon lardons
1 onion , finely chopped
1 carrot , finely chopped
1 celery stick, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves , crushed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp juniper berries , crushed using a pestle and mortar
3 bay leaves , scrunched up in your hand to release the flavour
2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked and chopped
200ml red wine
1 chicken stock cube
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
200g cooked chestnuts , roughly chopped
400g pappardelle
3 tbsp milk
zest 0.5 orange or 1 clementine
small bunch parsley , chopped
parmesan , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large, wide pan or flameproof casserole dish with a lid. Season the rabbit and toss in the flour. Add to the hot oil and brown on all sides - you may have to do this in batches. When it is a deep golden brown all over, transfer to a plate. Add the remaining oil and the lardons to the pan and cook for 10 mins until crisp and golden. Add the onion, carrot and celery, and stir for 10 mins, scraping up any crispy bits from the bottom, until the veg has softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more.
  • Next, stir in the cinnamon, juniper, bay leaves and rosemary. After 1 min, pour in the wine and crumble in the stock cube. Simmer for 5 mins, then add the tomatoes and return the rabbit to the pan. Nestle the rabbit into the sauce, cover with a lid and simmer gently for 2 hrs, stirring once or twice.
  • Remove the rabbit, give the sauce a good stir, then cover again. Continue simmering the sauce while you shred the meat from the bones using 2 forks. Discard the bones and add the meat back to the pan, along with half the chestnuts. Cook, uncovered, for another 30 mins until reduced to a thick, rich sauce. Add the remaining chestnuts. Can now be cooled and chilled overnight, or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Stir the milk, orange zest and parsley into the sauce and reheat, if chilled. When the pasta is cooked, add it to the sauce and cook together for 1 min more. Serve with Parmesan, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 830 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 90 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 53 grams protein, Sodium 2.6 milligram of sodium

GAME RAGU WITH PAPPARDELLE



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The thing I love about this recipe is its flexibility. You can use different types of game and ask your butcher to prepare them for you. If you cut the meat big and chunky this makes a delicious stew, but if cut smaller, and cooked until it falls apart, it makes an amazing pasta sauce. I'm using pappardelle here, but any other robust pasta like rigatoni, tagliatelle or broken-up dried sheets of lasagne work well too. In Italy, this sort of stewed meat would traditionally have been eaten on toast for breakfast by hunters or manual laborers who would have been up at the crack of dawn. It's probably a bit more appropriate for lunch though! PS Red wine and game is a classic combination, but I'm using white wine here to lighten the flavors.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Olive oil
1 red onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 rutabaga, peeled and diced
Sprig fresh rosemary, leaves picked and chopped
Small bunch fresh thyme, leaves picked
2 bay leaves
1 rabbit or hare, boned and cut into 1/2-inch dice
11 ounces venison haunch, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 large wine glass white wine
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pint good-quality chicken or vegetable stock
1 pound pappardelle
Knob of butter
3 ounces freshly grated Parmesan
1 orange, zested, divided
Bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
Extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pour a glug of olive oil into a casserole type pan and put it on the heat. Add the onion, carrots, rutabaga, rosemary, thyme and bay leaves and cook gently for 10 minutes. Stir in the meat and the flour, pour in the wine and add a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Pour in the stock, there should be enough to just cover the meat. Bring to a gentle boil, put a lid on and place in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours, until the meat falls apart easily.
  • When the stew looks good, bring a very large pan of salted water to the boil and stir in the pappardelle. Cook according to the package instructions.
  • While the pasta's cooking, you can get your ragu sauce rockin' and rollin'! Remove the bay leaves from the sauce and add the butter to it. Beat in half the Parmesan and half the orange zest, just a hint will make all the difference. Place the lid on top. Pick and chop your parsley leaves now, you want them to be nice and fresh, with as much color and flavor as possible, so don't do this any earlier.
  • Drain the pasta in a colander, reserving some of the cooking water. Get everyone around the table, then toss the pasta with the sauce and the chopped parsley (you may have to do this in batches), adding some of the reserved cooking water if need be, to make the sauce silky and loose - very important for good texture. Taste and correct the seasoning. Serve with the remaining grated Parmesan and orange zest sprinkled over and a drizzle of good extra-virgin olive oil. What an incredible pasta dish!
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JAMIE OLIVER'S PAPPARDELLE WITH BEEF RAGU



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This wonderful recipe from Jamie Oliver is hearty and uncomplicated with a surprising pop of flavor thanks to the addition of rosemary and orange zest. Mr. Oliver prepares his in a pressure cooker, but if you don't have one, it can be cooked in a covered Dutch oven on the stove over low heat, or in a 275 degree oven, for about 3 hours. Stir occasionally.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 3/4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, in 2-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 sprigs rosemary, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped leaves for garnish
2 sprigs sage
1 small red onion, peeled and cut in chunks
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 carrot, peeled and thickly sliced
1 celery stalk, thickly sliced
2 cups Chianti
1 28-ounce can peeled whole cherry or plum tomatoes
1 pound pappardelle
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Season beef with salt and pepper to taste. Place an uncovered pressure cooker or oven-proof Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and add olive oil. When oil is hot, add beef. Stir until beef is well browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add rosemary and sage sprigs, onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Reduce heat to medium-low and sauté until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add Chianti and continue to simmer until liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes and their juices, and if using pressure cooker, 1/2 cup water. Secure lid and pressure gauge of pressure cooker, and follow manufacturer's instructions to bring contents of pot to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes. If using Dutch oven, simmer, covered, in a 275-degree oven, or on the stove over low heat, for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
  • Place a large pot of lightly salted water over high heat to bring to a boil. Remove pressure cooker from heat, or Dutch oven from oven. After pressure has dropped in pressure cooker, follow manufacturer's instructions to remove lid. Using two forks, finely shred meat and vegetables. Discard herb stems. Loosely cover pan and return it to low heat to keep warm.
  • Add pappardelle to boiling water. As it cooks, scoop out 1/2 cup water and reserve. Cook pasta to taste, then drain well. Return pasta to pot, and add butter and 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano; mix gently until butter has melted. Add a little reserved cooking water to loosen.
  • To serve, lift pasta into each of six shallow bowls. Spoon beef ragù over top. Sprinkle each bowl with a pinch of orange zest and rosemary, and a spoonful of cheese.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 738, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 67 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 917 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 2 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right rabbit: Look for a young rabbit, about 2-3 pounds, with a plump body and pink, moist meat.
  • Brown the rabbit well: This will help to develop flavor and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
  • Use a good quality red wine: A dry red wine with a medium body, such as a Chianti or a Rioja, will work well in this recipe.
  • Don't overcook the rabbit: The meat should be cooked until it is tender but still slightly pink in the center.
  • Serve with a hearty pasta: Pappardelle or tagliatelle are both good choices.

Conclusion:

Rabbit ragu is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold night. The rabbit meat is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. Serve it with a hearty pasta and a glass of red wine for a meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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