Ingredients

  • 1 (3 lb.) chicken
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 c. minced green pepper
  • 1/4 c. minced onion
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 12 oz. thin spaghetti
  • 1 c. slivered ripe olives
  • 1 1/2 c. grated cheese

Method

  • Wash and clean chicken.
  • Brown in hot fat in skillet.
  • Remove to deep kettle.
  • Add enough water to cover; salt and cook until tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Remove meat from bone.
  • Strain fat off of broth and add enough water to make 2 quarts.
  • In skillet that chicken was browned in, cook onion and green pepper with paprika until browned.
  • Add to broth; add chicken.
  • Heat to boiling; add spaghetti and cook uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until spaghetti is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  • Do not drain.
  • Add olives and 1 cup cheese.
  • Heat in oven until very hot.
  • Serve with remaining cheese sprinkled on top.
  • Serves 8 to 10.