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Get a pot of boiling water on the go for your pasta.
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Add the neck from the giblets to the water, with a pinch of salt.
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Let it bubble away for a few minutes while you chop the giblets.
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You can use everything else for the sauce, or you can save the liver for the pate and just use the rest to flavour the sauce.
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Use a sharp knife or kitchen scissors to cut everything into 1cm (or smaller) pieces.
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Set aside.
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Mix the giblets with the thyme, garlic and lemon zest.
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Add the pasta to the pan and cook until al dente.
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Add the broccoli and cook for a minute longer.
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Drain.
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Remove the neck - you can shred a bit of the meat off, if you like, and add to the pasta.
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Season and drizzle a bit of olive oil over.
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Set in a warm spot.
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The sauce only takes a few minutes to make.
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Place a large pan over medium heat.
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Add a splash of olive oil.
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Once hot, add the onion or shallot and the mushrooms.
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Saute until golden, add more olive oil if needed.
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Add the garlic, giblets, thyme leaves, lemon juice and zest.
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Cook for a few minutes, until the giblets turn a mushroomy browny-grey.
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Splash in the wine.
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Let it bubble up and reduce a bit.
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Lower the heat.
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Stir in the cream.
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Season.
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Reheat the pasta and broccoli for a minute, if needed.
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Pile onto plates and pour the sauce over the top.
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Finish with a dusting of herbs.
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Delicious with a glass of wine and some bread to mop up the sauce.