Whole Grain Penne with Spicy Duck Ragout

Amount Per Serving
Calories 483		Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g		29%
	Saturated Fat 5g	25%
	Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 69mg		23%
Sodium 520mg		22%
Total Carbohydrate 50g		17%
	Dietary Fiber 7g	28%
	Sugars 4g
Protein 25g		50%

Vitamin A 15%		Vitamin C 18%
Calcium 12%		Iron 23%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Please note: for the purpose of the nutritional assessment, total sodium does not include salt added to the cooking water. When salt is listed "as needed" in the ingredient list, 1 tsp total is included in the analysis.

CONTAINS WHEAT INGREDIENTS. THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED ON EQUIPMENT THAT PROCESSES PRODUCTS CONTAINING EGGS.

Add variety to the menu and celebrate the renewed consumer interest in duck. The tomato-based sauce is a zesty complement for whole grain pasta.

3.3 pounds Barilla Whole Grain Penne

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

12 chopped garlic cloves

4 teaspoons red pepper flakes

24 chopped fresh sage leaves

4 pounds ground duck meat

2 cups red wine

3.5 pounds canned chopped tomatoes

as needed salt

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup butter

2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Cook the Barilla pasta for half the time indicated on the package. Drain pasta and drizzle with some olive oil to prevent from sticking. Place pasta flat on sheet trays or hotel pans and cool in a blast chiller. Alternatively, cool it down in a walk-in cooler. Store in zip lock bags or sealed plastic contain refrigerate and use within several hours.
Saute the garlic in the oil until it is slightly yellow. Add the sage, pepper flakes, and duck. When the meat is browned, deglaze with the wine and let it reduce. Add the tomatoes and 1 quart water. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes and season with salt. Set aside or keep warm.

For each serving, to order: Reheat 1 1/3 cups pasta in simmering water. Drain and toss it with some of the sauce. Stir in 2 teaspoons parsley, 2 teaspoons butter, and 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese. Plate.