Rabbit and fettuccine

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large casserole and brown the rabbit pieces all over. Remove them and set aside. Fry the garlic and onion gently in the same pan, until translucent and tender but not browned. The best way to do this is to stir in a pinch of salt, pop on a lid and sweat for 10-15 minutes.

2. Drain the tomatoes in a colander, then squish them so you have a pulp and no juice. Return the rabbit to the pot. Add the tomatoes, wine, sugar and just enough water (about 100ml) to almost cover the meat. Cook for 30-40 minutes until the meat can be pushed off the bone with the back of a spoon. Remove the rabbit from the juices and set both aside to cool.

3. Once the rabbit has cooled, pick the meat free of any bones, and return to the sauce. Discard the bones.

4. Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain, then add as much of the sauce as you fancy. Add the butter and tarragon or chervil, plus some grated Parmesan, if you like. Season to taste and serve.

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