Fusilli With Duck - {Fusilli Alla Papera}

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 medium onions cut "x" in root end
• 1 pound boneless pork shoulder cubed
• Legs from a 4 to 5 lb duck skinned, and visible fat removed
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 cans tomatoes - (32 oz ea) pureed
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons finely-chopped parsley
• 1 pound fusilli
• 1/2 cup freshly-grated caciocavallo or pecorino Romano

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the onions. Season the meat with salt and pepper, to taste, and add to the pan. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the meats are browned.

Add the wine and let it evaporate, then add the tomato paste, canned tomatoes, and red pepper flakes, cover the pan, and cook for 2 1/2 hours over low heat. Stir in the parsley and keep hot.

Remove the duck legs and remove meat from the bones. Shred the meat with a fork and return to the pan.

Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook the fusilli in the boiling water until tender yet al dente, about 10 minutes.

Drain, reserving 1 cup of the pasta cooking liquid, and add the pasta to the meat sauce, thinning with the pasta water, if necessary. Toss over high heat 1 minute, then divide evenly among 4 pasta bowls. Top with grated cheese and serve.

This recipe yields 4 servings.