Gorgonzola Cream Sauce Pasta
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5.0
51 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
730 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Gorgonzola Cream Sauce Pasta
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Gorgonzola cream sauce pasta is a rich and creamy dish made with rigatoni, shallots, peas, and crumbled sausage tossed in a gorgonzola sauce and topped with grated cheese and parsley.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound rigatoni or penne, ziti, paccheri
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 medium shallots chopped
- 8 ounces frozen peas
- 1 pound bulk Italian Sausage
- 6 ounces gorgonzola dolce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups reserved pasta water will not need it all, but always good to save.
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.
- Heat a very large pan to medium heat and saute the sausage in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until browned (about 7 minutes). Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside covered with foil.
- At this time begin boiling the rigatoni to 1 minute less than al dente.
- Add the remaining olive to the pan along with the shallots. Saute until soft (about 4-5 minutes) then add in the peas, cream, and gorgonzola cheese. Bring the sauce to a simmer then return the sausage to the pan.
- Add the pasta to the pan along with a 1/2 cup of pasta water. Cook the pasta stirring frequently, until it reaches just al dente.
- Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the parsley. Taste test the sauce and adjust salt and pepper to taste. A good amount of pepper is recommended.
- If the pasta gets dry just add some of the reserved pasta water, a bit at a time, to bring the consistency back to perfect. Serve with grated parmesan or Pecorino and fresh black pepper. Enjoy!
Notes
- Makes 4 very large servings or 6 moderate sized.
- Gorgonzola dolce is preferred for its creaminess and lighter flavor than piccante.
- If the pasta dries out at all just add a touch of the reserved pasta water to loosen it up and mix well before serving.
- Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
730kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
50.1g
(17%)
Protein
30.1g
(60%)
Fat
45.5g
(70%)
Saturated Fat
16.7g
(84%)
Cholesterol
160mg
(53%)
Sodium
861mg
(36%)
Potassium
558mg
(16%)
Fiber
1.9g
(8%)
Sugar
2.3g
(5%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 730 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 730kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 50.1g | 17% |
| Protein | 30.1g | 60% |
| Fat | 45.5g | 70% |
| Saturated Fat | 16.7g | 84% |
| Cholesterol | 160mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 861mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.9g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2.3g | 5% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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51 reviews
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