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The Chef: Brian Cantrell
The Restaurant: Livia Bar and Grill, Fort Lauderdale
The Dish: Dirty Macaroni

Ingredients:
1 cup Seasoned Bread crumbs
2 Anchovies (jarred packed in olive oil)
2 tablespoons Butter
2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cups Fresh Strozzapreti Pasta
1 tablespoon Truffle Butter
1 teaspoon Garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Garlic Confit
1 cup Mushroom Stock
2 ounces grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt & Pepper

Mushroom Stock:
1 pound fresh cremini mushrooms
1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms
3 stalks celery
1 medium carrot
8 cups water
Salt to taste

Method of Preparation:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a pan then add the anchovies and sauté until melted into butter
  • and oil.
  • Add bread crumbs and mix until bread crumbs are browned.
  • Spread onto a sheet tray lined with paper towels to allow bread crumb mixture to cool.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously.
  • Add the Strozzapreti to the boiling water and cook until al dente.
  • While the water is boiling add the olive oil and garlic to a sauté pan and cook until it turns golden brown in color.
  • Deglaze the pan with the mushroom stock and cook until reduced by half.
  • Drain the cooked pasta and add to the pan and toss.
  • Finish the sauce by adding the truffle butter & parmesan cheese.
  • Serve in bowls and garnish with crispy breadcrumbs.

Mushroom Stock:

  • Slice the veggies and add into a large pot, along with the water.
  • Heat on medium-high heat until boiling, then quickly reduce to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 20-30 minutes before straining into broth.

Livia Bar and Grill
500 N Andrews Ave., Suite 106
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-306-3407
liviabarandgrill.com

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