Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Chicken Liver Pasta, a dish that marries succulent chicken livers with fragrant herbs and earthy porcini mushrooms. This delightful recipe is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With its creamy sauce clinging to al dente pappardelle, every bite promises satisfaction and warmth. Plus, it’s incredibly quick to prepare—ready in just 25 minutes—making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. Elevate your dining experience by garnishing with fresh parsley and Parmesan, creating a visually stunning presentation that tastes as good as it looks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pappardelle (or another long pasta)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 1 lb chicken liver, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Fresh thyme and rosemary
- 1 oz dried porcini mushrooms, rehydrated
- 1/3 cup dry white grape juice
- 1 tablespoon double-concentrated tomato paste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pappardelle according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the shallots for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the chicken livers to the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and rosemary; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add rehydrated porcini mushrooms; cook for another minute.
- Pour in the grape juice while scraping up browned bits; add tomato paste and simmer for about 2-3 minutes until reduced.
- Mix in reserved pasta water, then add cooked pappardelle and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Adjust sauce consistency as needed with more reserved pasta water; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 320mg