Pasta with Slow Roasted Duck Confit

Health score
9%
Pasta with Slow Roasted Duck Confit
25 min.
4
573kcal

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Indulge yourself in a culinary masterpiece with this Pasta with Slow Roasted Duck Confit, a dish that beautifully marries rustic flavors with a touch of sophistication. Imagine tender tagliatelle pasta lovingly coated in a medley of slow-roasted duck, rich with deep, savory notes that will surely tantalize your taste buds. This recipe not only showcases the exquisite flavors of duck but also brings together simple, fresh ingredients that you likely have on hand, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or an impressive lunch.

The preparation time is surprisingly quick, taking only 25 minutes to whip up, allowing you to savor the delightful combination of garlic and rosemary, which elevates the dish’s profile and adds a fragrant aroma to your kitchen. With the addition of freshly ground black pepper and bright lemon juice, each bite bursts with flavor, making this dish not just a meal, but an experience. The creamy texture from the duck fat and butter ties everything together, ensuring that every forkful is a delightful encounter.

Perfect for four servings, this pasta dish is versatile enough to serve as a main course for a special family gathering or as an elegant side dish accompanying your favorite protein. Loaded with 573 calories per serving, you’ll find satisfaction in the heartiness of this meal without compromise. So, grab your frying pan and pot, and let’s get cooking—your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • pound tagliatelle pasta 
  •  slow-roasted duck legs 
  •  garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon rosemary fresh chopped
  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoons duck fat 
  • servings salt 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • servings lemon zest 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot
  • tongs

Directions

  1. a large pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta (4 quarts of water, 2 Tbsp salt).
  2. the water is heating, pick all of the meat off the slow-cooked duck legs and reserve the skin. Tear the meat and skin into smallish pieces.
  3. a large sauté pan over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the butter and duck fat and the duck meat and skin. Lower the heat to medium.
  5. the pasta in the boiling water. Stir it from time to time.
  6. the garlic and rosemary (if using) to the sauté pan. Cook for a minute, or until fragrant and just beginning to brown at the edges, then remove from heat.
  7. the pasta when it is al dente, or use tongs to take it from the boiling water right into the sauté pan. Return the heat to medium. Toss the pasta in the sauté pan, making sure it is well coated.
  8. Add more duck fat if needed.
  9. Add some black pepper and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and toss again. Taste and add the second tablespoon of lemon juice if you want.
  10. Serve immediately with the lemon zest sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories573kcal
Protein18.82%
Fat20.23%
Carbs60.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.5
Glycemic Load
34.33
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
14.0926086556%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:573.26kcal
28.66%
Fat:12.69g
19.52%
Saturated Fat:4.46g
27.9%
Carbohydrates:86.03g
28.68%
Net Carbohydrates:82.28g
29.92%
Sugar:3.16g
3.51%
Cholesterol:59.89mg
19.96%
Sodium:271.12mg
11.79%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.57g
53.14%
Selenium:81.55µg
116.5%
Manganese:1.1mg
55.19%
Vitamin B3:4.44mg
22.22%
Phosphorus:220.24mg
22.02%
Copper:0.34mg
16.95%
Magnesium:61.36mg
15.34%
Fiber:3.75g
15%
Iron:2.44mg
13.55%
Zinc:1.64mg
10.94%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.04%
Potassium:271.34mg
7.75%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.29%
Folate:21.41µg
5.35%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.17%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.32%
Vitamin C:3.29mg
3.99%
Calcium:35.47mg
3.55%
Vitamin E:0.3mg
2.01%
Vitamin A:88.79IU
1.78%
Vitamin D:0.15µg
1.02%