Title: Bigoli with Duck Ragu
Categories: Italian Pasta Sauce Stew Poultry
Yield: 1 Servings

1		Recipe
		Duck ragu sauce:
4		Duck legs and thighs -- skin
		Removed
4	tb	Virgin olive oil
1	md	Spanish onion -- in 1/4"
		Dice
1	md	Carrot, peeled and -- finely
		Chopped
2		Cloves garlic, peeled and --
		Thinly sliced
1		Stalk celery -- in 1/4"
		Dice
8	oz	Red wine (Chianti
		Preferred)
1	lb	Canned tomatoes -- peeled
		Whole
1	c	Chicken stock
1	oz	Dried porcini mushrooms
		Bigoli

To prepare ragu:

Wash duck legs and remove all fat. Pat dry.

In a thick bottomed casserole or Dutch oven, heat olive oil until smoking. Add duck legs and cook until brown on all sides and remove, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add onion, carrot, garlic and celery and cook until softened, about 7 to 9 minutes. Add wine, tomatoes, chicken stock and dried mushrooms and bring to a boil. Add duck legs and return to boil, lower heat, cover and allow to simmer for 1 hour. Remove duck legs and allow to cool. Pull all meat off the bones and return to the pot without the bones. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until quite thick. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

To prepare dish:

Fill a large pot with 6 quarts water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook bigoli until al dente, about 8 to 9 minutes. Heat sauce, drain pasta and toss in pan. Toss to coat and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

Recipe By : Molto Mario MB1D16

From: Sue Date: 11 May 97 Mastercook Recipes (Mailing List) Ä

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