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Pasta Fit for a King: Spaghetti con Rigaglie
Photo courtesy of Francine Segan
Difficulty Level
Low
Cooking Time
1 hour, plus 1 hour passive
Cost
Low
Full disclosure: rigaglie, a word that comes from the Latin for “royal gift,” means “chicken giblets” in Italian. The sauce, even though made of oft-discarded poultry parts, is actually a very refined delicacy with deep, rich flavor. Be brave and add cock’s combs, too! They not only have a nice texture and lovely flavor, but are very pretty on the plate.
I love the tip I learned in Italy about infusing the cooking wine with herbs and garlic for an hour before cooking with
