Creamed Corn With Gorgonzola Tomatoes And Pine Nuts Recipes

CREAMED CORN WITH GORGONZOLA, TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Scrape kernels off cob. Set a saucepan over medium heat, add kernels and cream, and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover, and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Stir in blue cheese and pepper; continue cooking uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
• In a small pan over medium heat, toast pine nuts until fragrant and golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Divide tomato slices among plates, and top with corn. Top with toasted pine nuts; garnish with fresh basil.

GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE WITH SUN DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat butter, add garlic and red pepper, saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, wine and chicken broth, cook five to eight minutes to reduce then turn off heat. Cover and set aside until ready to service.
• A few minutes before serving add gorgonzola, parmesan, cream and nutmeg, heat until cheese is mostly melted - serve with pasta.

PASTA WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, GORGONZOLA AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil reserved from tomatoes in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate and cool; do not clean skillet. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; transfer to large bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon tomato oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté until tender, about 1 minute. Add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, basil, broth, cheese and prosciutto to skillet and bring to boil.
• Add sauce to pasta and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with pine nuts and serve.

CREAMED CORN WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in corn kernels. Cook, stirring occasionally, until kernels are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and water until cream cheese is melted. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper.

PENNE WITH GORGONZOLA AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté until translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes and basil. Cook until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, using spoon, beat butter with Gorgonzola until blended.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally. Drain well. Return pasta to pot.
• Whisk Gorgonzola mixture into tomato sauce. Add sauce to pasta and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Romano and serve.