Spaghetti With Chicken Livers

Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
Rich, savory sauce with tender chicken livers, crispy bacon, and mushrooms over al dente spaghetti
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This comforting Italian-inspired dish transforms humble chicken livers into a luxurious, velvety sauce. The secret lies in rendering crispy bacon first, then searing the livers until golden before simmering them in a rich mixture of garlic, mushrooms, tomato paste, and broth. The result is a deeply savory, umami-packed sauce that coats every strand of spaghetti. It’s a hearty, protein-rich meal perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special treat for adventurous eaters.

Spaghetti With Chicken Livers

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 541.8

Description

This comforting Italian-inspired dish transforms humble chicken livers into a luxurious, velvety sauce. The secret lies in rendering crispy bacon first, then searing the livers until golden before simmering them in a rich mixture of garlic, mushrooms, tomato paste, and broth. The result is a deeply savory, umami-packed sauce that coats every strand of spaghetti. It's a hearty, protein-rich meal perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a special treat for adventurous eaters.

Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a large frying pan over medium heat until crisp and browned.
  2. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  3. In the remaining bacon drippings, cook chicken livers in batches until nicely browned on all sides.
  4. Remove browned livers from pan and set aside.
  5. Add chopped onion and mushrooms to the pan and cook until tender and beginning to brown.
  6. Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, sugar, and pepper.
  7. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 17 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Return chicken livers and reserved bacon to the sauce.
  9. Cook for 5 minutes longer to heat through.
  10. Stir in chopped parsley.
  11. Toss hot cooked spaghetti with soft butter in a serving bowl.
  12. Top spaghetti with the chicken liver sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings


Amount Per Serving
Calories 541.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34.6g54%
Saturated Fat 10.7g54%
Cholesterol 124.0mg42%
Sodium 951.6mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 0.7g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 49.1g99%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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