penne with tomatoes and gorgonzola cheese sauce
I had this dish on a trip to Sicily in 2006. It has become one of our favorites. It is unbelievably good. Each time I have it, I am transported to the lovely trattoria in Taormina where I had this for lunch.
No Image
prep time
20 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 to 8 as an appetizer or 4-5 as a main course
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 - chopped onion
- 5 - garlic cloves chopped
- 1 - large can of crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 stick unsalted butter at room temperature
- 8 ounces gorgonzola cheese
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 cup freshly grated parmigiano reggiano or grana padano cheese
How To Make penne with tomatoes and gorgonzola cheese sauce
-
Step 1Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Add the chopped onion and garlic and saute until translucent. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and basil. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
-
Step 2In the meantime, beat the butter and gorgonzola cheese by hand until well blended together.
-
Step 3Boil your pasta according to the directions. When just about tender, drain well and return to the pot. Add the gorgonzola, butter mixture to your tomato sauce. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and stir to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with the grated cheese and enjoy!!!! MANGIA BENE.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Category:
Pasta
Category:
Other Appetizers
Culture:
Italian
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Pasta
Method:
Stove Top
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes