This recipe is straight up inspired The Sopranos. If you've seen the Italian American TV series, you'll know that duck ragu is the speciality of Artie Bucco, chef and owner of Versuvio. More of a mafia meeting place than a restaurant, Artie still tries his best to serve up Italian specials, taking his famous duck ragu recipe to the boss's mum Olivia when she's resting up in hospital.
More and more often I'd find myself craving pasta upon watching The Sopranos. Stirring up pots of gravy whilst discussing business deals, eating lobster over crucial meetings and ordering droolworthy sandwiches to the Tony Soprano's office. Not to mention Carmela's famous aubergine parmegiana. I knew I instantly had to recreate this duck ragu recipe immediately, and so I did.
