Pasta Shells with Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Pasta Shells with Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce, a dish that brings comforting elegance to your dinner table. This quick and irresistible recipe combines tender pasta shells with a rich, velvety sauce made from Gorgonzola cheese, heavy cream, and a hint of Parmesan for extra depth. Sautéed garlic enhances the buttery base, while fresh parsley adds a vibrant finishing touch. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, this 30-minute dish delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort. Serve it hot and savor every bite of this cheesy, satisfying meal that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 350 grams pasta shells
- 150 grams Gorgonzola cheese
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 30 grams butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 30 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 3 liters water
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon of salt to it. Add the pasta shells and cook according to the package instructions (approximately 10-12 minutes) until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the Gorgonzola cheese sauce. Mince the garlic cloves finely and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, but be careful not to let it brown.
Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently as the cream warms, ensuring it doesn’t boil.
Add the Gorgonzola cheese in small chunks, stirring continuously until the cheese is melted and incorporated into the cream.
Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Season the sauce with black pepper to taste. Adjust salt if necessary since the cheese may already be salty.
Add the cooked pasta shells to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently until the shells are fully coated in the sauce.
Remove from heat and sprinkle fresh parsley over the pasta for garnish.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.2 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.1 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 5226 mg | 227% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 268.6 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 88.9 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1412 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 108 mg | 2% | |
*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.
