Orecchiette with Rabbit, Tomato, and Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Orecchiette with Rabbit, Tomato, and Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 2 3/4- to 3-pound rabbit, cut into pieces, meat finely chopped, or 1 pound finely chopped skinless boneless chicken thigh meat; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree; 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil (from about 3 large bunches); 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1 pound orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta); Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 2 3/4- to 3-pound rabbit, cut into pieces, meat finely chopped, or 1 pound finely chopped skinless boneless chicken thigh meat
1 cup dry white wine
1 pound plum tomatoes, chopped
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes with added puree
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil (from about 3 large bunches)
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 pound orecchiette (little ear-shaped pasta)
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion and garlic and saute until tender and golden, about 5 minutes.
3
Add chopped rabbit; saute until light brown, about 4 minutes.
4
Add wine and boil until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
5
Stir in chopped tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, 1 cup basil, crushed red pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil.
6
Bring to boil.
7
Reduce heat to medium-low.
8
Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
9
Season sauce generously with salt and pepper.
10
Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite.
11
Drain.
12
Return pasta to pot.
13
Add sauce; toss to coat.
14
Transfer to bowl.
15
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup basil and Parmesan cheese.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 2 3/4- to 3-pound rabbit, cut into pieces, meat finely chopped, or 1 pound finely chopped skinless boneless chicken thigh meat, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette with Rabbit, Tomato, and Basil Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orecchiette with Rabbit, Tomato, and Basil Sauce

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