Rigatoni with Duck Ragù
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Rigatoni with Duck Ragù a try. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 57g of protein, 31g of fat, and a total of 767 calories. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up parmesan cheese, olive oil, vegetables reserved from spice-rubbed duck legs braised, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.
Instructions
Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium heat.
Add next 4 ingredients. sauté until onion is soft, about 6 minutes.
Add tomatoes with juice. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 7 minutes.
Add shredded duck, reserved vegetables, and reserved sauce to skillet.
Heat through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and chill ragù and duck skin separately. Rewarm ragù over medium heat before continuing.
Heat large skillet over medium heat.
Add duck skin; fry until crisp and most fat renders, stirring often, about 8 minutes.
Transfer to paper towels to drain. Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but firm to bite.
Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. Stir pasta into duck mixture, adding pasta cooking water by 1/4 cupfuls if dry. Season with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle cracklings over and serve, passing cheese alongside.