Jens Tasty Duck Rigatoni Recipe

Jens Tasty Duck Rigatoni Recipe

  • 1 (16 ounce) package Barilla® Rigatoni
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 (4 pound) deboned duck, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups dry red wine
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups hot chicken broth
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 McIntosh apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Saute meat until brown.
  2. Add wine, reduce by half. Season with salt and pepper; add bay leaves. Cover with hot broth. Simmer until duck is completely cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile, heat remaining olive oil in a separate pan. Add onion; saute until golden. Add to duck. Simmer 10 minutes.
  4. In same pan, saute apples for 2-3 minutes until soft, not mushy. Set aside.
  5. Meanwhile cook pasta according to the directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. If needed add a little water to the sauce.
  6. Add apples to sauce. Add pasta to hot sauce. Mix well. Add cheese. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley.
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