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"duck in a bowtie" pasta

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Recipe by
Lori McLain
@lmclain
Denton, TX

Ground duck adds a richness to this simple bolognese, but is still lower in fat...delicious twist...and the ducky wears bowtie pasta for fun !

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For "duck in a bowtie" pasta

  • 1/4 c
    extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 md
    onion, finely chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic,peeled and chopped
  • 1 stalk
    celery, chopped
  • 1 md
    carrot,peeled and chopped
  • 1 lb
    ground duck
  • 1 can
    (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 c
    flat-leaf italian parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    freshly ground pepper
  • 1 lb
    dry bowtie pasta
  • 1/2 c
    freshly grated parmesean or pecorino romano cheese

How To Make "duck in a bowtie" pasta

  • 1
    In a large skillet heat the olive oil. When oil is very hot, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onions become very soft, about 8 minutes.
  • 2
    Add the celery and carrot and saute for 5 minutes. Raise heat to high and add the ground duck.
  • 3
    Saute, stirring frequently and breaking up any large lumps and cook about 10 minutes.
  • 4
    Add the tomatoes, parsley and basil and cook over medium low heat until the sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper. This will take approximately 1/2 hour.
  • 5
    While sauce cooks down, prepare bowtie pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
  • 6
    To serve, divide pasta on serving plates and top with bolognese. Sprinkle with parmesan or pecorino cheese if desired.
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