Duck Confit Pasta With Mushrooms
Enjoy this duck confit pasta, a sumptuous meal that pairs tender duck with wine, cream, and herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp kosher salt for the pasta water, plus more to taste
- 8 ounces fettuccine, or pappardelle
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter or duck fat
- ¼ cup finely chopped shallots
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 confit duck legs, shredded
- ½ tsp fresh thyme leaves
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ cup chicken stock
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Reserved pasta water
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of water with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the pasta.1 tbsp kosher salt for the pasta water | 8 ounces fettuccine
Prepare the Sauce:
- Melt the butter (or duck fat) in a large sauté pan or deep skillet over medium heat.1 tbsp unsalted butter or duck fat
- Sauté the shallots for 2 to 4 minutes or until soft, then add the mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes or until they release their liquid and begin to brown. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.1/4 cup finely chopped shallots | 8 ounces sliced mushrooms | 2 cloves garlic
- Add the white wine and scrape up any browned bits. Continue cooking for a few minutes or until reduced by half.1/2 cup dry white wine
- 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.2 confit duck legs, shredded | 1/2 tsp fresh thyme leaves | 1/2 cup chicken stock | 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 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.3/4 cup heavy cream | 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add some reserved pasta cooking water, a tablespoon or two at a time, to loosen the pasta as needed. Taste and adjust salt if needed.Reserved pasta water
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!Fresh parsley for garnish
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
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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