Gorgonzola Cream Pasta

Name: Gorgonzola Cream Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g penne pasta'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp unsalted butter'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 banana shallot, finely chopped'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '150ml double cream'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '125g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled'}; {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp salt'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '¼ tsp ground black pepper'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '3 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 tbsp finely grated Parmesan'}; {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '2 tbsp chopped toasted walnuts'}

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Indulge in a rich and creamy Gorgonzola cream pasta that's ready in just 15 minutes! With penne, butter, and shallots, it's a decadent weeknight treat.

726 kcal /serving 15 mins Serves 4 Easy Italian Vegetarian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '400g penne pasta'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp unsalted butter'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 banana shallot, finely chopped'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '150ml double cream'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '125g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled'}
{'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '½ tsp salt'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': '¼ tsp ground black pepper'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '3 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 tbsp finely grated Parmesan'}
{'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '2 tbsp chopped toasted walnuts'}

Preparation

Finely chop the shallot and mince the garlic.
Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese and grate the Parmesan.
Chop the parsley and toast the walnuts in a dry pan until lightly browned.

Cooking

Boil the penne pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain, reserving 120ml of the cooking water.
In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Sauté the shallot until softened, about 3-4 mins, then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Stir in the double cream, Gorgonzola, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, allowing the cheese to melt into a smooth sauce.
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing to coat.
If needed, add reserved pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency.

Plating & Serving

Divide the pasta among serving plates.
Top with additional Parmesan, a sprinkle of black pepper, fresh parsley, and toasted walnuts before serving.

Notes

For a creamier texture, use Gorgonzola Dolce. Adjust the sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.

Suggested Sides

mixed green salad garlic bread

Nutrition per Serving

726 Calories

24.4g Protein 21% DV

80.5g Carbs 27% DV

34.1g Fat 44% DV

4.1g Fiber 11% DV

5.2g Sugars

479mg Sodium 32% DV

86mg Cholesterol 25% DV

Diet Type	Balanced
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Egg Free Peanut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher