Cavatelli with Braised Duck Ragù and Black Truffles

If you like ragù, I recommend keeping this in your regular rotation; the flavors are complex and refined, but the dish itself is comforting and crowd-pleasing. The ragù also freezes well, so it’s something I like to have on hand for weeknight meals—or prepare for Mel when I travel so she’s got something easy to pull together when she’s alone with the kids. The black truffles are optional, but worth it if you can get them. It’s a great dish without them, but it’s a better dish with them.