Duck Ragu with Fresh Pasta
Ingredients
6 Luv-a-Duck, Fresh Duck Legs
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
4 sprigs thyme
250ml red wine
400g canned crushed tomatoes
400ml Luv-a-Duck, Duck Stock
1 qty pre-made fresh pasta (refer to our Fresh Pasta recipe)
parmesan, shaved, to garnish
parsley, chopped, to garnish
Products used
Method
- Cut duck legs in half at the thigh and drumstick joint.
- Heat a large frying pan over a high heat and brown the duck on all sides.
- Remove duck from the pan and transfer to a large saucepan. Add onion to frypan and sauté, until golden then add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with red wine taking care to stand back as the pan may flame.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pan with the wine, season to taste and bring to the boil. Reduce to a rolling simmer and cook duck for approximately 90 minutes, without covering, until the sauce has thickened and the duck is cooked.
- Serve with fresh pasta, parmesan and garnish with chopped parsley.
Chef’s tips
Luv-a-Duck's Slow Cooked Duck Legs can also be used in this recipe instead of Fresh Duck Legs