Best Duck In A Bowtie Pasta Recipes

"DUCK IN A BOWTIE" PASTA

Ground duck adds a richness to this simple bolognese, but is still lower in fat...delicious twist...and the ducky wears bowtie pasta for fun !

Provided by Lori McLain

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 clove garlic,peeled and chopped
1 stalk(s) celery, chopped
1 medium carrot,peeled and chopped
1 lb ground duck
1 can(s) (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1/4 c flat-leaf italian parsley, chopped
1/4 c fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 lb dry bowtie pasta
1/2 c freshly grated parmesean or pecorino romano cheese

Steps:

1. In a large skillet heat the olive oil. When oil is very hot, add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onions become very soft, about 8 minutes.
2. Add the celery and carrot and saute for 5 minutes. Raise heat to high and add the ground duck.
3. Saute, stirring frequently and breaking up any large lumps and cook about 10 minutes.
4. Add the tomatoes, parsley and basil and cook over medium low heat until the sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper. This will take approximately 1/2 hour.
5. While sauce cooks down, prepare bowtie pasta according to package directions. Drain well.
6. To serve, divide pasta on serving plates and top with bolognese. Sprinkle with parmesan or pecorino cheese if desired.

CREAMY BOW TIE PASTA

Creamy Bow Tie Pasta image

Add a little zip to your meal with this saucy pasta dish. It's an excellent accompaniment with almost any meat or seafood. -Kathy Kittell, Lenexa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked bow tie pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2-1/4 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Dash salt
Dash dried basil
Dash crushed red pepper flakes
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the oil, flour, garlic and seasonings until blended. Gradually add the milk, broth and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes., Remove from the heat; stir in cheese and sour cream. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.