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
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook penne in the boiling water
- stirring occasionally
- until tender yet firm to the bite
- about 11 minutes; drain.
- Return drained pasta to the pot; stir butter
- Parmesan cheese
- 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