Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Duck Sauce Recipe

Name: Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Duck Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 3/4 ounce); 2 cups hot water; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 5- to 6-pound duck, boned, skinned, meat cut into 1-inch pieces, bones reserved; 3 medium onions, chopped; 1/3 cup chopped pancetta or bacon; 1/2 pound chicken livers, trimmed, coarsely chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 large sprig fresh rosemary; 4 whole cloves; 1 cup dry white wine; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 1 pound bigoli (whole wheat spaghetti) or spaghetti; Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 3/4 ounce)
2 cups hot water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 5- to 6-pound duck, boned, skinned, meat cut into 1-inch pieces, bones reserved
3 medium onions, chopped
1/3 cup chopped pancetta or bacon
1/2 pound chicken livers, trimmed, coarsely chopped
2 bay leaves
1 large sprig fresh rosemary
4 whole cloves
1 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1 pound bigoli (whole wheat spaghetti) or spaghetti
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1
Place dried porcini mushrooms in medium bowl.
2
Add 2 cups hot water.
3
Let porcini stand until softened, about 30 minutes.
4
Drain porcini; reserve soaking liquid.
5
Coarsely chop porcini.
6
Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
7
Add duck meat and bones.
8
Saute until golden, about 8 minutes.
9
Drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat.
10
Add onions and pancetta.
11
Saute until golden, about 5 minutes.
12
Add chicken livers and porcini and saute 2 minutes.
13
Add bay leaves, rosemary and cloves; saute 5 minutes.
14
Add wine and simmer until almost all liquid evaporates, stirring often, about 4 minutes.
15
Mix in tomato paste.
16
Add broth and reserved mushroom soaking liquid, leaving any sediment in bowl.
17
Bring to boil.
18
Reduce heat and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour.
19
Discard bones, bay leaves, rosemary and cloves from sauce.
20
Skim any fat from surface.
21
Simmer sauce until thickened to sauce consistency, about 10 minutes.
22
Season with salt and pepper.
23
(Can be made 1 day ahead; chill.
24
Bring to simmer before using.)
25
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
26
Drain well.
27
Transfer pasta to large bowl.
28
Spoon half of duck sauce over pasta.
29
Toss pasta briefly to coat.
30
Spoon remaining duck sauce over.
31
Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

697

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried porcini mushrooms (about 3/4 ounce), 2 cups hot water, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 5- to 6-pound duck, boned, skinned, meat cut into 1-inch pieces, bones reserved, and more.

Yes, Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Duck Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Duck Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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