Gorgonzola Marinara
Transform your pasta night with the bold and creamy indulgence of Gorgonzola Marinara! This rich, Italian-inspired sauce marries the zesty tang of crushed tomatoes and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes with the velvety decadence of heavy cream and melted Gorgonzola cheese. Balanced with fragrant oregano, sweet basil, and just a touch of sugar, this versatile marinara is simmered to perfection in under 30 minutes. Whether draped over al dente spaghetti, spooned over pillowy gnocchi, or served as a dip for crusty bread, Gorgonzola Marinara offers an irresistible flavor upgrade to your favorite Italian dishes. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining, this show-stopping sauce is guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
Add the dried oregano, sugar, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to blend the flavors.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
After the sauce has thickened, stir in the heavy cream and mix until fully incorporated.
Add the crumbled gorgonzola cheese and stir until melted and evenly combined with the sauce.
Taste the sauce and season with black pepper and additional salt if needed.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
Serve the Gorgonzola Marinara hot over pasta, gnocchi, or as a dipping sauce for bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.3 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.6 g | 243% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 221 mg | 74% | |
| Sodium | 3753 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.0 g | ||
| Protein | 36.5 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 786 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2175 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
