Duck Confit Vodka Pasta

Duck Confit tops the TikTok viral Vodka Pasta Recipe! A savory blended sauce with onion, garlic, tomato, vodka, heavy cream and more. Topped with fresh basil and grated parmesan. You can make this dish in about 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • ½ Sweet Onion, Diced
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • 1 tsp. Red Chili Flakes
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 4 oz. Tomato Paste
  • 2 oz. Vodka
  • ½ Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Tbsp. Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan
  • 16 oz. Rigatoni Pasta, Cooked
  • Fresh Basil

Direction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees and cook Duck Confit according to packaging instructions. Shred confit legs when finished cooking.
  • In a sauté pan on medium heat, cook onions in olive oil for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes.
  • Add in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add in vodka and reduce for 3 minutes. Add in heavy cream and cook until thick and creamy for 5-7 minutes.
  • Mix in rigatoni into saucepan. Remove from heat and add in butter, ¼ cup parmesan, and shredded duck confit.
  • Garnish pasta with torn fresh basil leaves and remaining parmesan then serve.