Bigoli With Duck Ragu

Course :	Italian
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

1	recipe	bigoli - basic recipe -- see * note
		=== duck ragu sauce ===
4	medium	duck legs and thighs -- skin removed
4	tablespoons	virgin olive oil
1	medium	spanish onion -- chopped 1/4 inch dice
1	medium	carrot -- peeled, chopped fine
2	cloves	garlic -- thinly sliced
1	medium	celery stalk -- chopped 1/4 inch dice
8	ounces	red wine -- (chianti preferred)
1	pound	canned tomatoes -- peeled whole
1	cup	chicken stock
1	ounce	dried porcini mushrooms
1	teaspoon	salt -- to taste
1	teaspoon	freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste

Preparation:

* Note: See the "Bigoli - Basic Recipe" recipe which is included in this collection. To prepare ragu: Wash duck legs and remove all fat. Pat dry. In a thick-bottomed casserole or Dutch oven, heat olive oil until smoking. Add duck legs and cook until brown on all sides and remove, about 10 to 12 minutes. Add onion, carrot, garlic and celery and cook until softened, about 7 to 9 minutes. Add wine, tomatoes, chicken stock and dried mushrooms and bring to a boil. Add duck legs and return to boil, lower heat, cover and allow to simmer for 1 hour. Remove duck legs and allow to cool. Pull all meat off the bones and return to the pot without the bones. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until quite thick. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. To prepare dish: Fill a large pot with 6 quarts water and add 2 tablespoons salt. Cook Bigoli until al dente, about 8 to 9 minutes. Heat sauce, drain pasta and toss in pan. Toss to coat and serve immediately. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-1D16)