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Roast Duck Leg and Porcini Mushroom Ravioli with Burnt Butter and Sage Sauce

A classic dish which can be served any time of year.

INGREDIENTS

Pasta filling:

1 packet Luv-a-Duck Roast Duck Legs (cooked), skin removed and chopped finely
1/2 onion, peeled, sliced and diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
Splash of white wine
75g parmesan cheese
2 Luv-a-Duck duck eggs
2 tablespoons olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 orange
50g porcini mushrooms, dried
50g button mushrooms
150g ricotta cheese

Pasta sauce:
250g butter
1 bunch fresh sage leaves

METHOD

Reconstitute the porcini in a small bowl of hot water. Squeeze dry and saute with the button mushrooms, white wine, onion, garlic and duck in a little butter and oil. Cook until any liquid has reduced, then puree in a food processor.

Place the mixture into a large bowl and add the ricotta, lemon and orange zest and when cool add the eggs. Mix well and season to taste.

Make 1 qty of pasta dough and follow instructions to making ravioli. (See recipe in Accompaniments section)

To cook the pasta:
Cook the pasta in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 4-5 minutes or until the pasta rises to the top of the pot.

To make the sauce:
Heat the butter in a frypan, allow to go slightly brown in colour, add the sage leaves and serve with freshly shaved parmesan cheese.