Gnocchi with Duck Ragu

Handmade potato gnocchi served with a rich, slow-cooked confit duck sauce, vegetables, red wine, and savory Pecorino cheese shavings.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 954.2 kcals 3816.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 122.2 grams 488.8 grams
Fat 38.6 grams 154.2 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
1
piece
Egg
free-range
1
piece
Pecorino Cheese
shaved, to serve
GrainsCereals
Liquids
450
ml
Meat
450
g
Confit Duck Leg
ready-made, meat removed from bone
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
1
tsp
Black Pepper
freshly ground
4
piece
Garlic
cloves, finely chopped
1
sprig
Rosemary
fresh
OilsFats
1
tsp
Olive Oil
to drizzle
2
tbsp
Olive Oil
for ragu
Vegetables
600
g
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Carrot
finely chopped
1
stick
Celery
finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped
1
piece
Red Pepper
finely chopped

Steps

  • Boil the potatoes for 40 minutes until tender, then drain and mash.
  • Add the egg and seasoning to a well in the center of the potatoes.
  • Mix in the flour and knead for 4 minutes until the dough is dry.
  • Roll the dough into 2cm diameter lengths and cut into 2cm intervals.
  • Boil gnocchi for 3 minutes until they float, then refresh in iced water.
  • Fry onions, carrots, celery, garlic, chilli, and pepper in oil until soft.
  • Stir in tomato purée and cook for 8 minutes until rich red.
  • Add red wine, stock, and rosemary, then bring to a boil.
  • Simmer the duck meat in the liquid for 60 minutes until tender.
  • Add gnocchi to the ragu and warm through.
  • Serve in bowls garnished with shaved Pecorino cheese.