Pasta Twists Gorgonzola Recipes

GORGONZOLA PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, cook white wine over high heat until reduced by half. Add cream, reduce heat, and cook until reduced by one-third. Add parmesan, gorgonzola and nutmeg. Stir until cheeses melt and sauce is creamy.

PASTA GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Boil pasta according to package instruction.
• Melt cream cheese and gorgonzola in a pot. Stir frequently.
• (For the deluxe version: now it's time to add cognac, garlic and minced parsley).
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Drain pasta and mix with sauce. (Deluxe versioners now sprinkle with toasted nuts and shaves of parmesan).

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH A GORGONZOLA TWIST

Steps:

• in a wok or very large pan, saute the onion with garlic, olive oil, 1T balsamic, sugar and lots of pepper on med-low for 15min or until caramelized.
• meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
• add the broccoli to the onions and a few tablespoons of the pasta water.
• cook until the broccoli is a few minutes from done, adding more water as it boils away.
• add peas and tomato and cook for 3 more minutes.
• add the pasta, another 3 TB water and cheese.
• sprinkle with remaining balsamic, toss and serve.

GORGONZOLA PASTA WITH SPINACH AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
• Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a large skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the walnuts to a cutting board (reserve the skillet) and let cool slightly, then very finely chop.
• In the last 2 minutes of cooking the pasta, add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the spinach, cover and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, gorgonzola, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the skillet. Toss until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Add more pasta water as needed; season with salt.
• Divide the pasta among shallow bowls and top with the walnuts. Drizzle any remaining sauce in the skillet on top.

GORGONZOLA SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook until shrimp are pink, 5-10 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm., Stir cranberries and wine into same pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes., Drain penne, reserving 1 cup of pasta water; add penne to pan. Stir in spinach, cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, parsley, salt and reserved shrimp. Cook and stir until mixture is heated through and cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes, adding enough reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. Top with chopped walnuts.

PASTA TWISTS GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions drain, return to pot, cover and keep warm if necessary.Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, sauté red or green pepper in butter or margarine for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender set aside.In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, whisk cheese, milk, cream and butter or margarine until cheese melts and mixture is smooth.Pour sauce over drained macaroni in pot. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese toss to coat evenly. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.Before serving, toss pasta again. Pour into a large serving dish. Sprinkle with pepper. Garnish with reserved pepper strips, parsley sprigs and additional crumbled Gorgonzola if desired.

PASTA TWISTS GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions drain, return to pot, cover and keep warm if necessary.Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, sauté red or green pepper in butter or margarine for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender set aside.In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, whisk cheese, milk, cream and butter or margarine until cheese melts and mixture is smooth.Pour sauce over drained macaroni in pot. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese toss to coat evenly. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.Before serving, toss pasta again. Pour into a large serving dish. Sprinkle with pepper. Garnish with reserved pepper strips, parsley sprigs and additional crumbled Gorgonzola if desired.