duck ragù with pappardelle
This amazing recipe is a delicious way to use and enjoy your leftover duck.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
2 Hr 45 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon duck fat (substitute bacon fat)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup diced white onions
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
- 3 cloves (large) garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 cups cooked duck, excess fat removed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 can diced tomatoes with its juice (14.5 oz.)
- 3/4 cup dry red wine
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, chopped and divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 6 ounces pappardelle, cooked according to package directions
- 1/2 cup grated Grana Padano, for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish
How To Make duck ragù with pappardelle
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Step 1In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add duck fat and butter. When sizzling, add onion, carrots, and celery; season with salt. Sauté for 5 minutes.
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Step 2Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
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Step 3Add tomato paste and stir to coat before adding cooked duck, diced tomatoes, red wine, and 1 tsp each of oregano, rosemary, and basil. Add red pepper flakes and ground mixed peppercorns.
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Step 4Increase to medium-high and cook until the liquid has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
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Step 5Add milk, and when it starts simmering again, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Step 6Stir in chicken broth and bring it back to a simmer. Cover, slightly ajar, and reduce to medium-low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring often.
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Step 7Remove the lid and continue cooking for another hour.
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Step 8When time is up, add 1/2 tsp each of oregano, rosemary, and basil. Mix well and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Step 9Serve ragù over pappardelle, sprinkle on some Grana Padano cheese, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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Step 10To view this Italian classic dish on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/EcCBg22Rht4
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