Fregula with asparagus and gorgonzola is a savory and elegant dish that combines the nutty flavor of fregula pasta with the delicate sweetness of asparagus and the rich, pungent taste of gorgonzola cheese. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal and can be easily customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you prefer a creamy or a light and tangy sauce, there's a fregula with asparagus and gorgonzola recipe out there that will satisfy your cravings.
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FREGULA WITH BRAISED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND TOMATOES
Steps:
- Coat a large saucepan generously with extra virgin olive oil. Add the onions and bring to a medium high heat. Season generously with salt and add the crushed red pepper. Saute until the onions are translucent and very aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another minute. Add the tomatoes. Fill the tomato can with water and add to the pan. Season with salt and cook over medium heat for about 10 to 15 minutes or until the water has reduced. Add the squash, stock, and bay leaf. Taste for seasoning and season with salt if needed. Cook until the squash is cooked through and most of the liquid has absorbed, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Bring a pan of well-salted water to a boil. Add the fregula and cook until it is cooked through but still al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Strain and add to the pot with tomatoes and squash. Stir to incorporate. Add more stock or water if the mixture is dry and cook longer if it is too soupy. When done it should have a stew-like consistency. Stir in the chives. This will be really good today but even better tomorrow!
PASTA WITH GORGONZOLA AND ARUGULA
The main characters here are Gorgonzola and arugula, the first of which appears in a number of different pasta sauces, all unsurpassed for their creaminess. But in many instances, to me at least, Gorgonzola-based sauces tend to be too slick and rich. This makes the addition of the fresh-tasting spicy arugula from the supermarket even more welcome. Not only does it provide a little bit of crunch, but its odd version of heat also gives a bit of an edge to what could otherwise be a soft, almost insipid sauce. Don't forget to finish up with a few hearty cranks of the pepper mill. A full teaspoon for the entire dish is not too much. (The original recipe called for 1/4 pound of Gorgonzola and 2 tablespoons of butter, but after many readers commented that the dish needed more sauce, we tested it and agreed. The figures you see below are for doubling the sauce, but if you prefer it the old way, just halve the Gorgonzola and butter.)
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, pastas, main course, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta. Meanwhile, melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Add Gorgonzola and cook, stirring frequently, until cheese melts. Keep warm while you cook the pasta.
- Tear arugula into bits, or use a scissors to cut it. Pieces should not be too small. Cook pasta until it is tender but not mushy. Remove and reserve a little cooking water, then drain pasta and toss it with arugula and cheese mixture, adding a bit of water if mixture seems dry.
- Taste and add seasoning. Dish should take plenty of black pepper. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 735, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 88 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 670 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
TAGLIATELLE PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND GORGONZOLA SAUCE
Here's a stunning surprise for your Italian cuisine night! Serve tagliatelle pasta with asparagus and creamy gorgonzola sauce - have this herbed and cheesy pasta dinner ready in just 25 minutes!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions, parsley and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender. Reduce heat to medium.
- Add pasta, asparagus and cheese to mixture in skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, tossing gently, until cheese is melted and pasta is evenly coated. Sprinkle with pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 640 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
GORGONZOLA RIGATONI WITH VEGETABLES
Weeknight pasta? Rigatoni with veggies can be ready in less than 30 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in saucepan or skillet, place steamer basket in 1/2 inch water (water should not touch bottom of basket). Place broccoli in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Steam about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
- In 3-quart saucepan, mix cornstarch and milk using wire whisk. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; reduce heat to low. Stir in cheese; continue stirring 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Stir broccoli, tomato, mushrooms, olives, salt and pepper into cheese sauce; heat through. Serve over pasta. Garnish with oregano.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg
ARUGULA-FIG SALAD WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA
This easy, low-carb fig salad with creamy Gorgonzola and peppery arugula is a beautiful and elegant dish that's perfect for a light lunch or a summer salad. Makes for easy summer entertaining if you prep everything in advance and assemble just before serving. I didn't feel the need to toss this salad as I was afraid of damaging the gorgeous figs.
Provided by Anastasia
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Arugula Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine olive oil, lemon juice, orange blossom water, orange juice, and orange zest in a glass jar and shake dressing until emulsified.
- Arrange arugula on a salad platter, place figs on top, then top with Gorgonzola cheese and scatter the crushed pistachios over to garnish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 219.3 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
ASPARAGUS WITH GORGONZOLA
A very rich side, sinfully delish served with grilled pork, or any meat really! From The River Cafe, London. This sauce would be good with grilled pork tenderloin, or steaks, with a spoon... :-)
Provided by A la Carte
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt the butter very gently in a medium sized sauce pan and then add the gorgonzola. Heat until the cheese is softened, but don't allow it to become liquid, you want it just warm.
- Add the mascarpone, fresh basil, a little salt and some freshly ground pepper and remove from the heat.
- Briefly blanch the asparagus in a generous amount of boiliing salted water (about 2 minutes). Drain the asparagus and dry.
- Put the asparaus onto warmed plates. Pour over the sauce and serve with the fresh parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.7, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 35, Sodium 515.2, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 2.6, Protein 11.7
FREGULA WITH ASPARAGUS AND GORGONZOLA
This recipe for fregula with asparagus and gorgonzola is courtesy of chef Eficio Farris and can be found in his "Sweet Myrtle and Bitter Honey" cookbook. Special thanks to Laurie Smith for providing this lovely photograph.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped shallot and cook, stirring, until golden. Add asparagus and continue stirring about 3 minutes more.
- Place chicken stock in a second saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add fregula to saucepan with asparagus and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Add wine and let cook until liquid has absorbed.
- Add boiling chicken stock to fregula and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is fully absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in Gorgonzola until well combined, then stir in remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Let mixture stand a few minutes before serving.
SAUTEED ASPARAGUS FENNEL WITH GORGONZOLA
Steps:
- 1. Slice the asparagus spears diagonally into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Cut the fennel in half and remove the tough inner core. Separate the layers and then cut each layer into long thin strips.
- 2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fennel and onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the asparagus and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are tender yet firm, about 8 minutes. Stir in the thyme and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving dish and crumble the gorgonzola over top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 539 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 10 grams
FARFALLE WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE
Provided by Lucia Luhan
Categories Pasta Blue Cheese Walnut Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
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 WITH GORGONZOLA, ARUGULA AND CHERRY TOMATOES
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, one pot, pastas, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. In a small saucepan gently warm the half-and-half and Gorgonzola just until cheese melts a bit and mixture becomes thick; chunky is O.K.
- When water boils, cook pasta until it is just tender but not mushy. Drain and return to pot over low heat.
- Stir in Gorgonzola sauce along with arugula, tomatoes and a healthy dose of black pepper. Stir to combine, taste and add salt, if necessary, then serve immediately, with grated Parmesan if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 421, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 406 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
BAKED FENNEL WITH GORGONZOLA
This make ahead dish will impress your guests, and is simple to prepare. You don't need to tell them how simple.
Provided by Christine L.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Rinse fennel. Trim off stems, and reserve about 1 cup of the tender green leaves. Trim any bruises or dry looking areas from fennel. Cut each bulb in half from stem through root end.
- Lay fennel bulb pieces in a 10 inch frying pan, and add broth. Cover, and bring to a boil on high heat. Simmer until fennel is tender when pierced, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer fennel to a shallow casserole, 9 to 10 inched wide; lay cut side up.
- Boil broth, uncovered, on high heat until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Stir in about half the fennel leaves. Spoon mixture evenly over fennel.
- Mash cheese with bread crumbs. Dot mixture evenly over fennel. If making ahead, cover and chill up to 1 day. Also wrap remaining fennel leaves in a towel, seal in a plastic bag, and chill.
- Bake casserole, uncovered, at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) until cheese begins to brown and fennel is hot, about 20 minutes. Tuck remaining leaves around fennel. Season to taste with salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH GORGONZOLA BUTTER
Provided by Allen Susser
Categories Cheese Dairy Vegetable Appetizer Side Low Carb Backyard BBQ Blue Cheese Asparagus Spring Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir Gorgonzola cheese, butter and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. (Gorgonzola butter can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Prepare barbecue (high heat). Whisk oil, basil and garlic to blend in small bowl. Spread out asparagus in single layer in baking dish. Pour oil mixture over asparagus and turn to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer asparagus to barbecue. Grill until charred on all sides, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plates. Top asparagus with some Gorgonzola butter and serve.
ASPARAGUS WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE
Awesome way to serve Asparagus! Serve with any food, but is especially good with other Italian dishes. Courtesy of Chef Silvia Maccari, Le Cordon Bleu Restaurant, and Italian Cooking and Living.
Provided by Leslie
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thoroughly clean the asparagus, cutting the tougher edge off.
- Bind them in small bunches and blanch.
- Let cool.
- Meanwhile, grease a baking pan and place the asparagus with the edges to the center of the pan.
- Finely slice the leek.
- Heat some olive oil in a pan, pour the leek in and gently sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Add the sage, the whipping cream and the Gorgonzola cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Pour the Gorgonzola sauce on the asparagus, dust with a mixture of grated Parmigiano and breadcrumbs and broil under the grill for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.2, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 79.2, Sodium 497.2, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4.9, Protein 15.4
ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
Categories Salad Vegetable Side Roast Vegetarian Asparagus Arugula Spring Shallot Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes and rewhisk before using.)
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place asparagus spears on rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle 1/4 cup vinaigrette over and turn to coat, then spread in single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast asparagus until just crisp-tender, about 12 minutes.
- Combine arugula, chives, and asparagus in large bowl. Add remaining vinaigrette and toss to coat. Transfer salad to platter; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcook the asparagus. It should be tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Use a good quality gorgonzola cheese. This will add a rich, creamy flavor to the dish.
- Serve the dish immediately. This is when it will be at its best.
Conclusion:
Fregula with asparagus and gorgonzola is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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