Tomato Gorgonzola Pasta Recipe
Pasta with deliciously tomato cream sauce, that's rich with cheesy goodness! And so easy to make!
Servings: 4-6
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. medium-sized dry pasta shells
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/3 c. (about 1 1/2 ounces) creamy Gorgonzola, crumbled
- 1/4 c. freshly grated parmesan
- 1/3 c. chopped fresh basil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the shells according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the tomato and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the crushed and diced tomatoes. Add the vinegar and bring the mixture to a boil and cook ,uncovered, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in the cheeses, basil, and cooked shells. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 277g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 262 | |
| Calories from Fat 103 | 39% |
| Total Fat 11.69g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 5.51g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 331mg | 14% |
| Potassium 425mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 15.63g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 2.26g | 2% |
| Protein 6.06g | 10% |
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February 1, 2012Outside of dessert...pasta is certainly a weakness of mine.
I can really appreciate the combo of ingredients in this dish.
Mummm on gorgonzola ;o)
Ciao for now and flavourful wishes,
Claudia
