Gorgonzola Pear Pasta

Description

A delicious combination of the unique flavor of gorgonzola cheese and the sweetness of fresh pears. Brush the pear cubes with lemon juice to keep them from browning.

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 large pear, peeled and cubed
  • ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook penne in the boiling water
  2. stirring occasionally
  3. until tender yet firm to the bite
  4. about 11 minutes; drain.
  5. Return drained pasta to the pot; stir butter
  6. Parmesan cheese
  7. and Gorgonzola cheese into pasta and place over medium heat; cook until the cheese is completely melted. Pour cream into pasta mixture; stir. Remove from heat and fold in pear. Top with walnuts. Season with pepper and serve.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 2

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