When it comes to indulgent, flavorful pasta dishes, creamy gorgonzola penne rises to the top. This classic Italian recipe combines the richness of gorgonzola cheese with the velvety texture of a creamy sauce, all tossed with tender penne pasta. The result is a decadent and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps to create the perfect creamy gorgonzola penne that will impress your family and friends.
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CREAMY GORGONZOLA SPINACH PASTA
This is one of those super quick pasta recipes that is ready in about 20 minutes. Use any kind of pasta and serve with this creamy Gorgonzola sauce with fresh spinach.
Provided by gartenfee
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
- In the meantime, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook shallots until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in cream and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach and crumble in Gorgonzola cheese. Season with salt and pepper and cook until spinach is wilted and sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.
- Drain fusilli and toss with sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 293.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
PENNE GORGONZOLA WITH CHICKEN
This rich, creamy pasta dish is a snap to throw together for a weeknight meal but special enough for company. You can substitute another cheese for the Gorgonzola if you like. -George Schroeder, Port Murray, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add cream and broth; cook until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the Gorgonzola cheese, sage, salt and pepper; cook just until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE
Autumn is the season for rich, creamy sauces, and I'm pretty sure you're going to be shocked at just how easy this one is. When your cream is reduced, your sauce is practically done. I like serving this with a stuffed pasta like tortellini or ravioli, topped with diced apple and crunchy toasted walnuts.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place a heavy skillet over medium heat. Pour cream into skillet, bring to a simmer, and cook cream until it reduces by half, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Pour dried ravioli into boiling water and cook, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, 16 to 18 minutes. Drain pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water.
- Gently fold cooked ravioli into cream sauce and turn heat to low. Mix in Gorgonzola cheese, stirring gently until melted. If sauce is too thick, thin it with a little pasta cooking water.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons parsley and Parmesan cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with diced apple, walnuts, and 1 teaspoon parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 81.8 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 257.7 mg, Sugar 2 g
PENNE ALLA GORGONZOLA
Categories Milk/Cream Cheese Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Parmesan Sage Gourmet
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , stirring occasionally, until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
- While pasta boils, heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook sage, stirring, 1 minute. Add milk and Gorgonzola and cook, stirring and breaking up cheese, until sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes (sauce will be thin). Reduce heat to low and stir in pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste.
- Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain pasta. Add pasta and parmesan to sauce, stirring to coat. Thin with a little reserved cooking water if necessary.
PENNE WITH GORGONZOLA AND WALNUTS
Blue cheese may be substituted if you cannot find gorganzola. I used the crumbles and it worked great. We loved the contrast of the creamy sauce and the crunch of the walnuts.
Provided by riffraff
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in boiling water until firm but tender.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil.
- Add the sage, ham, shallots, and walnuts, and cook over medium until the ham begins to brown and the shallots become tender and translucent.
- Add milk, cream, and gorgonzola, and stir and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add the nutmeg and Parmesan, and toss with cooked pasta.
- Top with more Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 897, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 87.3, Sodium 1053.8, Carbohydrate 97.7, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 29.9
PENNE POLLO ALLA GORGONZOLA
Make and share this Penne Pollo Alla Gorgonzola recipe from Food.com.
Provided by The Italian Cook
Categories Penne
Time 45m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Using a medium saute pan, add oil, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and tomatoes, and a pinch of salt and pepper, and then saute until mushrooms are soft.
- Add chicken about halfway through the saute (you can also use grilled chicken and add it at the end if you want).
- Now add cream and half and half mixture with the gorgonzola cheese and Parmesan; put back on a medium flame; reduce until bubbles thicken, but don't overcook! The sauce will become clumpy on noodles once served, if overcooked.
- Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper for taste (you most likely will have to do this).
- If you precooked the noodles warm them up in a hot water bath before adding to the sauce.
- Add a little water to the sauce with the noodles because the noodles really absorb the sauce.
- Note: This recipe should make 1 serving and you usually add about a handful and a half of cooked penne to the sauce. I hope you enjoy this recipe, it is so delicious, and I hope my amounts are correct!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1874.9, Fat 124.5, SaturatedFat 58.3, Cholesterol 379.9, Sodium 565.7, Carbohydrate 139.6, Fiber 18.5, Sugar 2.4, Protein 56.8
GORGONZOLA CHICKEN PENNE
I came up with this recipe in my attempt to re-create a meal at a European restaurant. The hearty Gorgonzola sauce pairs well with the chicken and pasta.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place broccoli and water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside., In a large skillet, saute chicken in 3 tablespoons butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute onion in remaining butter until tender. , Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add broth and wine. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in cheese until blended. , Drain pasta and broccoli; add to onion mixture. Add chicken; heat through. Season with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 28g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 910mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
PENNE AND MUSHROOMS WITH GORGONZOLO SAUCE
Flavor a creamy gorgonzola sauce with sherry and Parmesan for this pasta recipe. Penne and Mushrooms with Gorgonzola Sauce is topped with onions & garlic.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 30m
Yield Makes 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
- Bring half-and-half just to a boil in nonstick saucepan on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Add Gorgonzola cheese, Parmesan cheese and sherry; cook until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently.
- Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cheese sauce; toss to coat. Top with mushroom mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g
PENNE WITH CARAMELIZED ONION-GORGONZOLA CHEESE SAUCE
Sweet onion cheesy sauce adds creamy comfort to this quick-prep savory pasta meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and garlic to coat with butter. Cook uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is light golden brown. Do not let onion or garlic burn. (Onions will shrink during cooking.)
- Meanwhile, fill large pot with 5 quarts water; heat to boiling over high heat. When water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt if desired. When water returns to boil, add pasta. Stir immediately to make sure it doesn't stick to itself or pan. Boil pasta 9 to 10 minutes or until cooked through but still slightly firm. Drain in colander. There is no need to shake off excess moisture.
- Add onion mixture to pot. Increase heat to medium and add 1 cup of the whipping cream and 1/4 cup butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and cream simmers. Stir in cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add drained pasta and remaining 3/4 cup whipping cream. Cook and stir until pasta is coated and sauce is hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality ingredients. Fresh gorgonzola cheese and heavy cream will make a big difference in the flavor of the sauce.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of pasta. Penne is a classic choice, but you could also use rigatoni, fusilli, or even spaghetti.
- If you don't have white wine on hand, you can substitute chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- If you like a spicy sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to taste.
- Serve the pasta immediately, topped with additional gorgonzola cheese and chopped parsley.
Conclusion:
Creamy gorgonzola penne is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a rich and flavorful sauce that will coat the pasta perfectly. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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