Braised Rabbit with Egg Noodles

Name: Braised Rabbit with Egg Noodles
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2- to 3 1/2-pound) rabbit, cut into 8 serving pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, halved lengthwise and then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 (4- by 1-inch) strips fresh orange zest; 1 (3- to 4-inch) cinnamon stick; 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes (from a 28-oz can); 1/2 cup water; 8 ounces dried egg tagliatelle or egg fettuccine; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; Special equipment: a deep 12-inch ovenproof skillet (preferably with a lid) or a 5-quart wide heavy pot