Spaghetti with chicken livers

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2slicesBacon -- diced
1poundsChicken livers -- cut in
Half
1Onion -- finely chopped
4ouncesMushroom pieces -- drained
1Clove garlic -- minced
6ouncesTomato paste
13¾ounceChicken broth
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonSugar
1dashPepper
¼cupParsley -- chopped
1poundsSpaghetti -- cooked, and
Drained
2tablespoonsSoft butter
Parmesan cheese -- grated

Directions

1. In a large frying pan cook bacon until crisp and browned; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. In bacon drippings, cook chicken livers, about half at a time until nicely browned on all sides; remove from pan and reserve.

2. Add onion and mushrooms to pan cook until tender and beginning to brown.

Mix in garlic, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, sugar.

and pepper. Bring to a boil reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 17 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Return chicken livers and bacon to sauce; cook 5 minutes longer. Stir in parsley. Lightly mix hot cooked spaghetti with butter; top with chicken liver sauce. Add grated Parmesan cheese to taste.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy