Farfalle With Gorgonzola Sauce Recipes

PEAR & GORGONZOLA FARFALLE

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a medium pan of boiling salted water according to the packet instructions, then drain, reserving a mugful of cooking water.
• Melt the cheese in a heatproof bowl above the pasta as it cooks, removing carefully when gooey.
• Meanwhile, slice the radicchio 1cm thick. Place it in a large dry non-stick frying pan on a high heat to char for 5 minutes, turning halfway.
• Peel the pears with a speed-peeler, then quarter, core and finely slice lengthways. Toss into the pan, crumble in most of the walnuts, add a splash of pasta cooking water, reduce to a medium heat and pop the lid on, then leave to caramelize slightly.
• Toss the drained pasta and oozy Gorgonzola into the pear pan with a splash of red wine vinegar, and a splash of reserved cooking water, if needed.
• Taste, season to perfection with sea salt and black pepper, crumble over the remaining walnuts and drizzle with 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil.

FARFALLE WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup cheese and cream in heavy small saucepan. Cover and bring to boil over medium heat. Uncover; whisk until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Set sauce aside.
• Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; return to same pot. Add Gorgonzola sauce. Toss over medium heat until heated through and sauce coats pasta thickly, about 3 minutes. Season pasta with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese, walnuts and parsley.

FARFALLE W CREAMY MUSHROOM GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a large saucepan add the butter and let it melt. Add the flour and whisk for 3 minutes. Slowly add the half and half and cook until thickened. Add the Gorgonzola and let it melt.
• 2. In another pot add water and salt and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until done. In another med saucepan add the oil and then add the garlic and mushrooms and cook until mushrooms are browned. Add the mushrooms to the cheese sauce. Stir in the peas. Add the pasta to the cheese sauce.
• 3. Stir and cook until warmed through

FARFALLE WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a 2 qt saucepan over medium heat.
• When the butter starts to sizzle, add the flour and whisk until smooth, about 2 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in the milk.
• Bring the sauce to a simmer.
• Simmer for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
• Remove from the heat.
• Add the Gorgonzola and stir until melted.
• Season the sauce with salt, pepper and crushed red pepper(if using),to taste.
• Set aside and cover to keep warm.
• Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the mushrooms and sauté until tender and golden, about 12 minutes.
• Stir in the peas.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook farfalle according to pkg directions and drain.
• Transfer the pasta to a large bowl.
• Add the Gorgonzola sauce and mushroom mixture, and toss to coat.
• Season the pasta with salt and pepper, if needed and top with chopped chives.

FARFALLE (BOW TIES) WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Heavily salt the boiling water - add the pasta and cook until al dente (see package directions for time)
• 2. While waiting for the water to boil and the pasta to cook melt butter in a large frying pan and saute the shallots until soft - about 3 - 4 minutes
• 3. Reduce the heat for the frying pan to low and add stock, cheese, cream and lemon zest. Season to taste with S&P and stir until the mix is smooth and melted - about 4 mins
• 4. Drain the pasta reserving some of the liquid. Add the pasta, sage and parsley to the pan with the sauce and toss until it is well coated. If the sauce seems too thick you can add a splash of pasta water or chicken stock. Serve immediately