Greek Chicken KAPAMA

This recipe came from my ex wife's Greek Grandmother who ran a Greek resturant in San Diego, California. It is simply out of this world.

• Ready In: 4 hrs
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  onion, chopped
• 3  cloves garlic
• 3 -4  stalks celery
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup butter
• 2 (1 lb) cans whole tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2  cups water
• 1  teaspoon parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  crushed  red pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup red wine
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ziti pasta
• 2 -3  lbs chicken giblets, chopped
•  whole chicken
• 1  cup parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Sauté onion, garlic, celery and butter 'till tender.
2. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, water, parsley, red pepper, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon and red wine.
3. Then add giblets.
4. Brown chicken and add to sauce.
5. Simmer for 2-3 hours.
6. -----------For the pasta --------------.
7. Boil ziti aldente.
8. Brown butter.
9. Layer parmesan cheese and butter then bake for 15 minutes.