duck ragù with pappardelle

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Nov 13, 2025

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

  • Step 1
    In 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.
  • Step 2
    Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Step 3
    Add 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.
  • Step 4
    Increase to medium-high and cook until the liquid has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add milk, and when it starts simmering again, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Stir in chicken broth and bring it back to a simmer. Cover, slightly ajar, and reduce to medium-low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring often.
  • Step 7
    Remove the lid and continue cooking for another hour.
  • Step 8
    When time is up, add 1/2 tsp each of oregano, rosemary, and basil. Mix well and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Step 9
    Serve ragù over pappardelle, sprinkle on some Grana Padano cheese, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
  • Step 10
    To view this Italian classic dish on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/EcCBg22Rht4

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Category: Pasta
Ingredient: Wild Game
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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