Gorgonzola Penne
Indulge in the rich and creamy allure of Gorgonzola Penne, a quick yet luxurious pasta dish that’s perfect for elevating weeknight dinners or impressing guests. This recipe combines tender penne pasta with a luscious sauce made from velvety Gorgonzola cheese, heavy cream, and a hint of garlic sautéed in butter and olive oil. Fresh parsley adds a fragrant pop of color, while optional Parmesan cheese takes the decadence to the next level. Ready in just 30 minutes and featuring a balance of bold and comforting flavors, this dish is an effortless way to bring gourmet Italian cuisine straight to your kitchen. Pair it with a crisp green salad or a glass of white wine for the ultimate dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Penne pasta
- 200 g Gorgonzola cheese
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 30 g Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 10 g Fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 50 g Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook until al dente according to package instructions, typically 10-12 minutes. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
While the pasta is cooking, finely chop the garlic and parsley. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.
Add the chopped garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream to the skillet, stirring to combine.
Crumble the Gorgonzola cheese into the skillet and stir until the cheese has melted completely into the cream, forming a smooth, creamy sauce.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the pasta and mix well. Serve hot, with additional Gorgonzola or Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.4 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.1 g | 520% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 485 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 5912 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 302.5 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 112.9 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1657 mg | 127% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 978 mg | 21% | |
*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.
