Venetian Duck Ragu

Instructions

1- Heat the oil in a large pan.

2- Add the duck legs and brown on all sides for about 10 mins.

3- Remove to a plate and set aside.

4- Add the onions to the pan and cook for 5 mins until softened.

5- Add the garlic and cook for a further 1 min, then stir in the cinnamon and flour and cook for a further min.

6- Return the duck to the pan, add the wine, tomatoes, stock, herbs, sugar and seasoning.

7- Bring to a simmer, then lower the heat, cover with a lid and cook for 2 hrs, stirring every now and then.

8- Carefully lift the duck legs out of the sauce and place on a plate – they will be very tender so try not to lose any of the meat.

9- Pull off and discard the fat, then shred the meat with 2 forks and discard the bones.

10- Add the meat back to the sauce with the milk and simmer, uncovered, for a further 10-15 mins while you cook the pasta.

11- Cook the pasta following pack instructions, then drain, reserving a cup of the pasta water, and add the pasta to the ragu.

12- Stir to coat all the pasta in the sauce and cook for 1 min more, adding a splash of cooking liquid if it looks dry.

13- Serve with grated Parmesan, if you like.