Duck Ragu Pasta – Slow‑Simmered 4‑Serving Recipe
A luxurious duck ragu that transforms classic pasta into a comforting, savory feast. Slow‑cooked duck legs mingle with aromatic mirepoix, tomato paste, and a splash of red wine, creating a rich, velvety sauce. The dish is finished with toasted breadcrumbs and fresh herbs for a delightful crunch and bright finish.
Recipe by Notorious Foodie· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 4 duck legs
- to taste sea salt
- to taste crushed juniper berries
- to taste black pepper
- to taste lemon zest
- to taste orange zest
- 1 shallot
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery
- 3 garlic
- 1 red chilli
- to taste rosemary
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- to taste red wine
- to taste chicken or beef stock
- to taste demiglace
- to taste stale bread
- to taste olive oil
- to taste parsley
- to taste parmigiano
- to taste chives
Instructions
- 1Dry brine the duck legs by seasoning both sides with sea salt, crushed juniper berries, black pepper, lemon zest, and orange zest. Leave uncovered on a wire rack in the refrigerator for a few hours.
- 2Remove the duck from the refrigerator and pat dry. Place the duck legs skin‑side down in a cool Dutch oven.
- 3Heat the pot over medium‑high heat and sear the duck for 2–3 minutes until deeply golden. Flip and sear the other side for the same time.
- 4Remove the duck legs and set aside. Add the mirepoix (shallot, carrot, celery, garlic, red chilli, rosemary) to the rendered duck fat and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- 5Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute, then deglaze the pan with red wine.
- 6Allow the wine to reduce by half, then add the chicken or beef stock (or demiglace) and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 7Return the duck legs to the pot, cover, and simmer gently for 3 hours, turning occasionally.
- 8Uncover the pot, remove the duck legs, and pull the meat off the bones. Set the shredded duck meat aside.
- 9Continue to reduce the sauce until it thickens, taste and adjust seasoning, then stir the shredded duck meat back in and keep on low heat.
- 10Toast the stale bread in a skillet with olive oil, rosemary, sea salt, and orange zest until golden and crispy; then crumble into coarse breadcrumbs.
- 11Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving a splash of pasta water.
- 12In a large pan, combine the cooked pasta with a portion of the ragu and a splash of pasta water; toss vigorously until the sauce thickens and coats the pasta.
- 13Finish the dish with chopped parsley, grated parmigiano, a drizzle of olive oil, and the toasted breadcrumbs. Garnish generously with chives and serve immediately.
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Dry‑brine the duck first
Season the duck legs with sea salt, juniper berries, pepper, lemon and orange zest, then leave uncovered on a rack in the refrigerator for a few hours before cooking.
Sauté mirepoix in rendered duck fat
After searing the duck, add the shallot, carrot, celery, garlic, red chilli, and rosemary to the pot and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Finish sauce after reducing
Once the duck is removed, continue reducing the sauce, then stir the shredded duck meat back in and keep on low heat before tossing with pasta.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Duck Ragu Pasta?
- About 4 hours in total: 30 minutes of prep and 3 hours 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Duck Ragu Pasta recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Duck Ragu Pasta recipe come from?
- It was shared by Notorious Foodie on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.