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Aug 04 2026
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Gnocchi Al Sugo Di Cinghiale Recipe

Inspired by Il Fornaio Sacramento
Time3h
Serves4

potato dumplings | wild boar ragu | mixed mushrooms | root vegetables | grana padano

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Ingredients

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Gnocchi

Wild Boar Ragu

Mixed Mushrooms and Root Vegetables

Garnish

Method

Gnocchi Preparation

  1. 1

    Boil the Potatoes

    Place the potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Make the Dough

    Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel and mash them until smooth. In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, egg, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Shape the Gnocchi

    On a floured surface, divide the dough into 4 pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope about 1 cm thick. Cut into 2 cm pieces and use a fork to create ridges on each piece.

Wild Boar Ragu Preparation

  1. 4

    Sauté the Base

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 5

    Brown the Meat

    Add the wild boar meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

  3. 6

    Add Aromatics and Simmer

    Stir in minced garlic, red wine, crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook on low heat for about 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.

Mixed Mushrooms and Root Vegetables Preparation

  1. 7

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In another skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped parsnip and turnip, cooking for about 5 minutes.

  2. 8

    Add Mushrooms

    Add the mixed mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they are tender and browned, about 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assembly

  1. 9

    Cook the Gnocchi

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.

  2. 10

    Combine and Serve

    In a large serving dish, combine the gnocchi, wild boar ragu, and sautéed mushrooms and root vegetables. Grate Grana Padano cheese over the top before serving.

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