Macaroni and Chicken Hearts Casserole

5 servings

45 minutes

Pasta and chicken hearts casserole is a cozy, hearty dish filled with the warmth of home cooking. Its roots trace back to European culinary traditions where pasta and meat offal complement each other beautifully, creating a harmony of flavors. Tender chicken hearts, sautéed with onions beforehand, acquire a rich taste softened by a creamy milk and egg sauce. The pasta serves as the base, absorbing the flavorful filling while the baked cheese forms an appetizing golden crust. Each spoonful of this casserole offers the perfect combination of textures: the softness of pasta, juiciness of hearts, and crispy cheesy topping. This dish makes an excellent option for family dinners or warm gatherings with friends, evoking memories of simple yet incredibly delicious home-cooked meals.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 605.7
• Proteins: 30.6g
• Fats: 29.7g
• Carbohydrates: 52.8g

Ingredients

• Pasta: 300 g
• Chicken hearts: 300 g
• Onion: 2 pc
• Milk: 1 glass
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Hard cheese: 200 g
• Butter: 50 g
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Trim excess fat from the hearts and cut them lengthwise into four pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken hearts: 300 g

2. Fry in a pan with onions until cooked. Sprinkle with flour and, stirring constantly, pour in milk, season with salt and a little pepper for aroma.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
   • Milk: 1 glass
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Boil the pasta, rinse it, and place it in a greased dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 300 g

4. Place hearts on the pasta and pour beaten eggs over them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken hearts: 300 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

5. Sprinkle with grated cheese, place pieces of butter on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 200 g
   • Butter: 50 g

6. Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes.