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Creamy mushroom pasta with grated cheese and fresh herbs.

Duck Confit Pasta With Mushrooms

Diana
Enjoy this duck confit pasta, a sumptuous meal that pairs tender duck with wine, cream, and herbs.
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 664
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Course Duck, Pasta
Cuisine Italian-American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 duck legs, confit, shredded
  • 8 ounces fettuccine, or pappardelle
  • 1 tablespoon butter, or duck fat
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock, or turkey stock
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, or ¼ teaspoon dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Cook the Pasta:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.
    Cooked fettuccine pasta drained in a colander.

Prepare the Sauce:

  • Melt the butter in a large sauté pan or deep skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté the shallots for 2 to 4 minutes or until soft, then add the garlic and mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes or until they release their liquid and begin to brown.
  • Add the white wine and scrape up any browned bits. Continue cooking for a few minutes or until reduced by half.
    Sauteed sliced mushrooms in a black skillet.

Add the Duck:

  • Add the shredded duck confit, thyme, black pepper, and stock. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until the liquids are slightly reduced and the flavors are concentrated.
    Creamy mushroom sauce simmering in a black skillet.

Finish the Sauce:

  • Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until the liquids are smooth and slightly thickened.
    Creamy mushroom sauce simmering in a pan.

Combine & Serve:

  • Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Add some reserved pasta cooking water to loosen the pasta as needed.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
    Creamy mushroom pasta dish on an oval plate with herbs and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 664kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 36gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 212mgSodium: 333mgPotassium: 302mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 865IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 3mg
Keyword cream sauce, duck confit, mushrooms, pasta, white wine
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