Spaghetti Caruso 2

How to Make

• Step 1: Put the tomatoes and tomato paste into the container of a food processor or blender and blend to a fine puree.

• Step 2: Set aside.

• Step 3: Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes.

• Step 4: Sprinkle with garlic and stir.

• Step 5: . Add the tomato mixture and bring to a boil.

• Step 6: Stir in the rosemary, oregano, salt and pepper.

• Step 7: Cook about 15 minutes,

• Step 8: Stirring occasionally.

• Step 9: Meanwhile, pick over the livers, cutting away dark spots and fibers. Cut each liver in half.

• Step 10: Line a mixing bowl with a sieve and set aside.

• Step 11: Bring a large amount of water to a boil to cook the spaghetti.

• Step 12: Season the flour with salt and pepper.

• Step 13: Dredge the livers in the flour, shaking off the excess.

• Step 14: Heat the oil in a heavy skillet and add half of the livers at a time.

• Step 15: Cook over high heat, stirring the livers until browned and crisp,

• Step 16: About 3 minutes per batch.

• Step 17: As the livers are browned, transfer them to the sieve.

• Step 18: Continue cooking until all the livers are cooked and drained.

• Step 19: Pour the fat from the skillet

• Step 20: And wipe it clean.

• Step 21: Add half of the butter to the skillet and cook until butter is melted and foamy.

• Step 22: Add the livers and cook about one minute, tossing them in the hot butter.

• Step 23: As the livers are cooked add the spaghetti to the boiling water.

• Step 24: Cook, stirring,

• Step 25: 5 minutes or longer until tender. Drain.

• Step 26: Empty the spaghetti into a mixing bowl and add the remaining two tablespoons of butter and toss.

• Step 27: Pour the mushroom and tomato sauce over the spaghetti and toss.

• Step 28: Arrange the livers on top.

• Step 29: Sprinkle with cheese and serve hot.