Spaghetti Caruso

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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 (28-ounce) can pear-shaped tomatoes, undrained and chopped
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried whole basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound chicken livers, quartered
  • 1 (12-ounce) package thin spaghetti
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Saute onion, green pepper, and garlic in a large, heavy, ovenproof skillet in 1/4 cup olive oil until vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper, stirring well. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Saute chicken livers in remaining olive oil for five minutes. Combine chicken livers and sauce, stirring well. Cover and simmer an additional 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare spaghetti according to package directions. Serve sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

653 kcal 33% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.4g 41% DV
Total Fat 35.8g 46% DV
Carbs 69.3g 25% DV
Fiber 14.7g 52% DV
Sugar 6.3g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10221.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 835.3mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 114.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 48.1mg 53% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 679mg 52% DV
Iron 13.8mg 77% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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