Duck In Cognac And Apricot Sauce With Pasta Recipe

Name: Duck In Cognac And Apricot Sauce With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 x 10.5 oz duck breasts; 8 None shallots, peeled and sliced; 5 oz dried apricots, finely sliced; 5-6 tbsp cognac; 3/4 cup apple juice; 6 sprigs thyme; 1-2 tsp green pepper, deseeded and finely diced; 1 lb fresh pasta; 1 tsp cornstarch; 2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved

Servings: persons

2 x 10.5 oz duck breasts
8 None shallots, peeled and sliced
5 oz dried apricots, finely sliced
5-6 tbsp cognac
3/4 cup apple juice
6 sprigs thyme
1-2 tsp green pepper, deseeded and finely diced
1 lb fresh pasta
1 tsp cornstarch
2 oz Parmesan cheese, shaved

1
Heat a large frying pan (no fat needed) and brown the duck breasts, skin side down, for 10 mins, then flip and cook another 10 mins. Remove from the pan and season to taste. Wrap in foil and allow to rest for 10 mins.
2
Drain off some of the hot duck fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pan. Add the shallot and apricots to the pan and saute 4 mins stirring occasionally. Add the cognac, apple juice and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, add the thyme leaves and green pepper and season to taste. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 3 mins. Thicken the sauce with the cornstarch mixed with a little water.
3
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Cut the duck into thin slices and stir into the sauce. Season to taste. Drain the pasta and put it back in the pan, then stir in the duck sauce. Serve on hot plates and top with Parmesan.

525

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 x 10.5 oz duck breasts, 8 None shallots, peeled and sliced, 5 oz dried apricots, finely sliced, 5-6 tbsp cognac, and more.

Yes, Duck In Cognac And Apricot Sauce With Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Duck In Cognac And Apricot Sauce With Pasta

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