Duck Ragu Pappardelle
Fresh pasta wrapped in a duck ragu with lots of flavor, it can’t help but be delicious!
Add <quantity>400<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour to a working surface. Make a well in the center and add 2/3 of the <quantity>260<unit>g</unit></quantity> of egg yolks into it
Using a fork, incorporate the flour from the center until it starts to come together
Use a spatula and your hands to mix in the remaining flour until it is no longer sticky
Add the remaining egg yolk. Mix until homogeneous and knead the dough for 8m until it forms a taut ball
Cover the dough with cling film
Place in the refrigerator for 4h to relax
Cut <quantity>1</quantity> celery stalk into fine strips
Cut <quantity>1</quantity> carrot into fine strips
Small dice the carrot and celery
Small dice <quantity>1</quantity> onion
Smash <quantity>2</quantity> garlic cloves
Chop <quantity>1<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of parsley
Carefully add <quantity>3</quantity> duck legs to a preheated frying pan with vegatable oil
Add salt to taste and flip the legs once they start to brown. Fry until golden brown on both sides and remove from the heat
Fill a medium pot with vegetable oil and add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter, <quantity>1<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of sage and the smashed garlic cloves
Keep the oil at <temperature>95<unit>°C</unit></temperature>. Transfer the legs to the pot and cover with a piece of parchment paper. Cook until the meat shows no resistance when pierced. It can take up to 4h
Place the dough on a floured surface and press it down to start flattening it
Use a rolling pin to roll the dough until about <quantity>2<unit>mm</unit></quantity> to <quantity>3<unit>mm</unit></quantity> thick
Trim off the edges and cut the dough into <quantity>2</quantity> large rectangles
Cut the dough into <quantity>3<unit>cm</unit></quantity> pieces from the wider side of the rectangles
Trim off the edges if needed. The pappardelle is ready
Remove the cooked duck legs from the oil
Remove the bones and pull the meat
Add vegetable oil to taste, <quantity>5<unit>leaves</unit></quantity> of sage and the diced vegetables to a skillet over medium heat. Stir to combine
Add salt to taste and <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of water
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter and the duck meat
Stir to combine and fix the salt. Remove from the heat
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil to another skillet, black pepper to taste and the chopped parsley. Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter and let it melt over medium heat
Add the duck and stir to combine. The duck ragù is ready
Bring water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add salt to taste
Cook the Pappardelle until cooked through but still firm to the bite. Transfer it to the skillet with the Duck Ragu
Add a little bit of cooking water from the pasta and <quantity>½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter. Sautée to combine
Grate parmesan cheese to taste and add a little more of the water. Sautée to combine and create a creamy sauce
Plate the pasta and sauce
Garnish with basil oil and toasted coarse breadcrumbs to taste
Finish with microgreens and more basil oil to taste. The duck ragu pappardelle is ready
Enjoy!
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