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Duck Ragu

Irresistible Duck Ragu: Comforting Italian Flavor Unleashed

Duck Ragu is a comforting Italian dish that combines rich, gamey duck with a homemade tomato sauce, perfect for cozy meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ragu
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil for variation
  • 4 legs Duck Legs can substitute with chicken thighs
  • 100 grams Prosciutto Crudo omit for lighter version
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or sweet onion recommended
  • 1 stalk Celery fresh stalk preferred
  • 1 medium Carrot parsnip can be used as a twist
  • 2 cloves Garlic add more for enhanced flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Rosemary substitute with thyme if desired
  • 30 grams Dried Porcini Mushrooms optional, fresh if dried unavailable
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine or use red wine for variation
  • 2 cups Chicken or Duck Broth vegetable broth for lighter option
  • 700 grams Tomato Passata can substitute with crushed tomatoes
  • 400 grams Pappardelle Pasta tagliatelle or penne as alternatives
  • 50 grams Grated Parmesan Cheese vegetarian hard cheese can substitute

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Duck Ragu
  1. Trim excess fat from the duck legs and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pot and brown the duck legs for 5-7 minutes each side.
  3. Add prosciutto and sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add onion, carrot, celery, and rosemary. Sauté until softened.
  4. Stir in garlic and porcini mushrooms (if using), cook for 2 additional minutes.
  5. Deglaze with white wine, scrape browned bits, and simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add broth and tomato passata, return duck legs to pot, and simmer uncovered for 2 to 2.5 hours.
  7. Remove duck legs, shred meat, and return to sauce, stirring to combine.
  8. Season with salt and pepper, serve over cooked pappardelle, and top with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, trim the fat from duck and generously season. Allow the ragu to simmer fully for tender meat.

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