Caramelized Rutabaga Agnolotti with Braised Duck Ragu and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

Recipe courtesy of 7 Pizzeria Enoteca. Visit them at the7.ca, or call (905) 842-4777

Recipe courtesy of 7 Pizzeria Enoteca. Visit them at the7.ca, or call (905) 842-4777

Yields1 Serving
For the Pasta Dough
 12 egg yolks
 600 g flour
 4 tablespoons water
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 pinch of salt
For the Pasta Filling
 1 peeled rutabaga (or swede)
 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed
 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seed
 1 teaspoon salt
For the Duck Ragu
 4 duck legs
 1 onion, finely chopped
 1 carrot. diced
 2 pieces of celery, diced
 4 star of anise pods
 4 sprigs of thyme
 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
 2 litres chicken stock
 1 pinch chili flakes
For the Pasta Dough
1

Using an electric mixer with dough hook, incorporate all the ingredients together and knead them until a firm dough has formed. Allow to rest for 1 hour.

For the Pasta Filling
2

Roast the rutabaga at 375 degrees for 3 hours or until tender. Allow to cool.

3

Cut away the dark shell and discard, then dice the rutabaga into small pieces and blend with the spices and salt until smooth. Transfer the filling into a piping bag.

For the Duck Ragu
4

Braise the duck legs and the vegetables until golden brown. Add all ingredients to a casserole pot and cook in the oven at 350 degrees for 3 hours.

5

Cool the duck and pick it from the bones. Save all the liquid and discard the duck skin and cooked vegetables.

6

To Serve

7

Reduce the remaining braising liquid to approx 1/2 litre, and then add the picked duck meat. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the agnolotti for 2 to 4 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the pasta to the pan of duck ragu.

8

Toss with butter and chives. Season to taste. Finally, drizzle gently with aged balsamic vinegar. Serves 8 to 10. Enjoy!

Recipe by 7 Enoteca, 216 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, Ontario, the7.ca
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Ingredients

For the Pasta Dough
 12 egg yolks
 600 g flour
 4 tablespoons water
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1 pinch of salt
For the Pasta Filling
 1 peeled rutabaga (or swede)
 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seed
 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander seed
 1 teaspoon salt
For the Duck Ragu
 4 duck legs
 1 onion, finely chopped
 1 carrot. diced
 2 pieces of celery, diced
 4 star of anise pods
 4 sprigs of thyme
 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
 2 litres chicken stock
 1 pinch chili flakes

Directions

For the Pasta Dough
1

Using an electric mixer with dough hook, incorporate all the ingredients together and knead them until a firm dough has formed. Allow to rest for 1 hour.

For the Pasta Filling
2

Roast the rutabaga at 375 degrees for 3 hours or until tender. Allow to cool.

3

Cut away the dark shell and discard, then dice the rutabaga into small pieces and blend with the spices and salt until smooth. Transfer the filling into a piping bag.

For the Duck Ragu
4

Braise the duck legs and the vegetables until golden brown. Add all ingredients to a casserole pot and cook in the oven at 350 degrees for 3 hours.

5

Cool the duck and pick it from the bones. Save all the liquid and discard the duck skin and cooked vegetables.

6

To Serve

7

Reduce the remaining braising liquid to approx 1/2 litre, and then add the picked duck meat. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the agnolotti for 2 to 4 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the pasta to the pan of duck ragu.

8

Toss with butter and chives. Season to taste. Finally, drizzle gently with aged balsamic vinegar. Serves 8 to 10. Enjoy!

Recipe by 7 Enoteca, 216 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville, Ontario, the7.ca
Caramelized Rutabaga Agnolotti with Braised Duck Ragu and Aged Balsamic Vinegar

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