Skip to content
Mains

Italian Roast Rabbit

Tender Italian roast rabbit, browned with garlic, bay leaves and white wine, then baked with rosemary and sage: a traditional family main course.
Recipe Italian Roast Rabbit
  • Difficulty Medium
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 1 hour and10 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

The scent of herbs, family memories and a pan sizzling in the oven: making this roast rabbit recipe means bringing a timeless main course to the table, one that wins everyone over with its tender, flavorful meat. If you are wondering how to roast rabbit to perfection, the answer lies in simple, wholesome ingredients: very fresh rabbit, golden potatoes, fragrant white wine and a bouquet of Mediterranean herbs. Your roast rabbit with potatoes will be the star of a dinner full of authentic flavor, with that golden crispness the whole family agrees on.

There is nothing better than roast rabbit that stays tender inside with a lightly golden, crisp surface, perfect if you want roast rabbit that is crispy outside but moist at the center. Ideal for a Sunday with family and friends, but also as roast rabbit for dinner on evenings when you want something special, this recipe will win you over with its slow cooking and the aromas that fill the house, recalling grandma’s best recipes. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, garlic cloves, sprigs of rosemary and the refined touch of white wine: these are the secrets of an easy roast rabbit with an unforgettable result.

Let yourself be inspired by tradition, but take a look at the variations too: besides our grandma-style roast rabbit, we suggest you try Roast Rabbit with Mushrooms and Peppers or Rabbit Casserole, tasty and versatile alternatives. If you love oven-baked main courses, you might also be tempted by a classic Roast Lamb with Potatoes, a sumptuous Baked Ham or a juicy Roast Pork Loin.

It’s time to put on your apron and make a roast rabbit with herbs together that will bring warmth, flavor and good company to your table. Follow all the steps to serve a one-of-a-kind main course, fragrant and rich in tradition.

Ingredients for 4 people

Copy Ingredients List
Open in App

Method

  1. To make roast rabbit, wash the rabbit pieces and pat them dry with paper towels. Pour a drizzle of oil into a pot, lightly brown the garlic in it, then remove it. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200 °C (400 °F).
    Italian Roast Rabbit: step 1
  2. Put the rabbit in the pot with the bay leaves, salt and pepper and brown the pieces. Then add the wine and let it evaporate over high heat. Now add the chopped rosemary and sage as well.
    Italian Roast Rabbit: step 2
  3. Drizzle a baking dish with a little oil, then arrange the entire contents of the pot in it and bake for about 45 minutes, turning the rabbit pieces from time to time. After the 45 minutes, raise the oven to 220 °C (425 °F) and bake for another 15 minutes. Then take it out of the oven and serve the roast rabbit immediately. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!

Variations and Alternatives

For a bolder-tasting roast rabbit, you can sprinkle it with some curry powder or paprika before putting it in the oven. The same goes for the potatoes.

Tips

I recommend serving roast rabbit with a good side dish. I usually make roast rabbit with Potatoes and Polenta. Alternatively, you can make roast rabbit with Vegetables or roast rabbit with Peppers.

Storage

Roast rabbit is best eaten right away, but if you have leftovers you can keep them in the refrigerator and enjoy them at the next meal, simply warmed up a little.

Comments