Known as the unofficial mascot of Tuscany, wild boar, or cinghiale as it’s known in the vernacular, has the dubious honour of being both a local emblem and a local delicacy. It might then come as a surprise that despite the rather conflicting status of this animal – eaten and revered in equal measure – that it features as a statue in Florence. Known locally as “Il Porcellino”, it’s said to be good luck to touch the nose of this bronze beast! Indeed, we certainly touched his nose during the last visit we made to Florence. The animals forage in local woodlands – mainly concentrated around the coastal area of Maremma – occasionally causing mischief in vineyards and even gardens, but Tuscans adore the rich, gamey flavour they lend to local dishes.
Our ragù follows the time-honoured Tuscan method of gently stewing the wild boar with red wine, juniper berries and plenty of tomatoes – a dish known locally as “cinghiale in umido” – until rich and luxuriant. This sauce pairs perfectly with fresh paccheri, a pasta shape reminiscent of, though larger than, rigatoni. Its cavernous interiors welcome the wild boar ragù to nestle within, making each mouthful all the more delicious.
Note: Please consume or freeze our pasta and sauces within 2 days of delivery.
INGREDIENTS
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Durum WHEAT Semola, WHEAT Flour, EGG, Rice Flour
Tomatoes, Pork (Origin: UK) (17%), Wild Boar (Origin: Spain) (12%), Water, Onion, CELERY, Carrot, Red Wine (SULPHITES), Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Sugar, Chicken Stock (contains CELERY Seeds), Black Pepper, Bay Leaves
MILK, Salt, Rennet (Microbial Coagulant), EGG Lysozyme
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NUTRITION
Calories per serving: 773kcal
Following nutritional information is per 100g:
- Energy 879kJ
- Calories 210kcal
- Fat 5.7g
- Of which saturates 1.8g
- Carbohydrates 28.4g
- Of which sugars 2.4g
- Protein 10.0g
- Salt 0.4g
