Fettuccine With Chicken Livers, Onions & Cremini Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 1 lb fettuccine
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided (or less)
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 lb chicken liver, cleaned
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (my friend used button mushrooms)
• 1 garlic clove, roasted
• to taste salt
• red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
• to taste fresh ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons pecorino romano cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoons parmigiano, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil & red pepper flakes(if using) in a large skillet.

3. 3

   Saute onions until caramelized.

4. 4

   Add bay leaf and the livers.

5. 5

   Cook 5-7 minutes or until completely cooked through.

6. 6

   Add white wine and simmer until half the wine evaporates.

7. 7

   Heat remaining olive oil in a separate skillet.

8. 8

   Sauté mushrooms & season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Cook until tender.

10. 10

    Combine mushrooms & roasted garlic with the livers.

11. 11

    Cook fettuccine according to the directions.

12. 12

    Drain and toss with the sauce.

13. 13

    Stir in parsley and sprinkle with cheeses.