Penne alla gorgonzola is a classic Italian dish that is both creamy and flavorful. The combination of gorgonzola cheese, cream, and pasta is simple yet elegant, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. This hearty and typically creamy dish can be prepared with penne pasta or other types of short pasta such as rigatoni, fusilli, and mezze penne. The dish is made with a sauce made from gorgonzola cheese, cream, and often other ingredients such as walnuts, mushrooms, or pancetta. This well known first course can be prepared in many different ways and can be ready in just 30 minutes.
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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.
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
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 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 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 WITH MUSHROOMS AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE
Provided by Maura Chamberlain
Categories Garlic Herb Mushroom Pasta Tomato Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Bon Appétit Illinois
Yield 2 Generous Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add mushrooms; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil and oregano and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
- Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta and cooking liquid to sauce in skillet. Toss over medium heat until mixture is heated through and sauce coats pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to bowl. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese and serve.
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.
GARLIC PENNE PASTA
This recipe is so easy to make, tastes great and is a big hit at dinner time. It's even a hit as leftovers! It uses simple ingredients that you always have on hand and you can replace the penne with any pasta you want.
Provided by Taliesen
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley for about 1 minute. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stir into cooked pasta, along with remaining olive oil. Top with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 52.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 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:
- Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful cheese, pasta, and vegetables.
- Don't overcook the pasta. Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Use a good quality gorgonzola cheese. There are many different types of gorgonzola cheese available, so be sure to choose one that you like the taste of.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as broccoli, spinach, or mushrooms. You can also add different types of nuts or seeds.
Conclusion:
Penne alla Gorgonzola is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its creamy, cheesy sauce and flavorful vegetables, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Penne alla Gorgonzola a try.
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