
Penne Pasta with Grilled Duck, Tomatoes, and Mushrooms

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Back home, you fire up the coals, taking great delight in the blazing heat. You scatter the raw chicken pieces on the grate and begin a male ritual that has survived countless generations. You flip his food. You figure you are not really grilling unless you are poking the food and turning it over regularly. Trouble is, the chicken is sticking. Every time you pick up a piece, you leave a little skin behind on the grate. The fat in the skin melts and drips into the grill. With the lid open, the fat begins to flare-up. You've created the ideal environment for burning: lots of heat, lots of fat, and lots of air. You notice that the chicken pieces are looking dark, so you try to cover up the blackened spots with some barbecue sauce. You brush the sauce on liberally and continue the ritual. Turn, turn, turn. Burn, burn, burn. Eventually the sauce has burned so much that you figure the chicken must be cooked, so you pull it off the grill and serve it. Guess what? It is still raw at the bone. Sear bone-in chicken pieces over direct medium heat, waiting patiently for them to release from the grate before trying to turn them. Once the chicken pieces have a nice golden brown color on all sides, move them over indirect heat, where they will roast evenly. By keeping the lid closed as much as possible, you will prevent flareups, you will speed up the cooking time, and you will capture the smokiness that gives grilled food its unique appeal. In short, you will become a true grilling guru and a much better host.
ingredients
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serves: 4
2 boneless duck breast halves (4-6 ounces each)
Extra virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 portabello mushrooms (each 4-5 inches across)
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 cup chicken stock
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 pound penne pasta
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggino cheese [optional]
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount per Serving
Calories: 201
- Total Fat: 6.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 56.6 mg
- Sodium: 441.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 16.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugars: 7 g
- Protein: 18.5 g
preparation

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