Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground venison (bur oaks red deer)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, sliced very thinly
  • 2 tablespoons oregano, chopped finely
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup fresh ricotta

Method

  • In a high sided saute pan add olive oil and heat to medium and saute the onions until translucent.
  • Add in the sliced garlic and oregano.
  • Saute together for about 1 minute and then add the Ground Venison meat.
  • Periodically mashing with a spoon to break up the meat into small pieces.
  • Add in the tomatoes whole and cook about 20 minutes, during cooking break up the tomatoes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rigatoni until al dente, about 11 minutes.
  • When the pasta is cooked toss together with the Venison ragu and serve in a bowl.
  • Garnish with a bit of fresh ricotta and a crack of black pepper.