WHITE PEKIN DUCKLING PASTA WITH RED WINE SAUCE
SAUCE 1 T Olive oil 1 3/4 C Onions, julienne 2 1/2 C Yellow peppers, 1/2" dice 4-6 cloves Garlic, minced 1/3 C Softened sundried tomatoes,* julienne 1 t Rubbed sage 1 T Seasoned salt 1 t Black pepper 2 C Dry red wine 2 T Cornstarch 2 1/2 C Chicken broth 1/4 C Balsamic vinegar PASTA 6 C cooked Corkscrew pasta 2 C Broccoli florets, blanched 18 oz. Boneless, skinless White Pekin duckling legs or breasts; cooked, coarsely chopped 2 T Olive oil Fresh sage leaves as needed
DIRECTIONS 1) Heat oil; saute onions and peppers until tender.
2) Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute. Add sage, salt, and pepper; stir. Deglaze with wine; reduce by half.
3) Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of chicken broth. Add the rest of the chicken broth to other ingredients; bring to a gentle boil. Add cornstarch slurry, stir, and lower heat to a simmer until it reaches desired thickness. Remove from heat; blend in vinegar.
4) Saute pasta, broccoli, and duckling in olive oil. Add sauce; heat.
5) Garnish with fresh sage leaves. Serve immediately.
*Soften in warm water for 30 minutes; drain. Nutrition information: servings, 6; calories per serving, 610; calories from fat, 110; total fat, 12 g; saturated fat, 2 g; cholesterol, 115 mg; sodium, 1090 mg; total carbohydrate, 75 g; dietary fiber, 7 g; sugars, 15 g; protein, 39 g
Recipe courtesy of The Duckling Council - www.duckling.org/
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