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.
1
Trim excess fat from the hearts and cut them lengthwise into four pieces.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pasta: 300 g
4
Place hearts on the pasta and pour beaten eggs over them.
- Chicken hearts: 300 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
5
Sprinkle with grated cheese, place pieces of butter on top.
- Hard cheese: 200 g
- Butter: 50 g
6
Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
