Tomato Gorgonzola Pasta Recipe

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Pasta with deliciously tomato cream sauce, that's rich with cheesy goodness! And so easy to make!

Servings: 4-6
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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. medium-sized dry pasta shells
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • 1/3 c. (about 1 1/2 ounces) creamy Gorgonzola, crumbled
  • 1/4 c. freshly grated parmesan
  • 1/3 c. chopped fresh basil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the shells according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the tomato and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the crushed and diced tomatoes. Add the vinegar and bring the mixture to a boil and cook ,uncovered, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and simmer for 1 minute. Stir in the cheeses, basil, and cooked shells. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 277g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 262  
Calories from Fat 103 39%
Total Fat 11.69g 15%
Saturated Fat 5.51g 22%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 331mg 14%
Potassium 425mg 12%
Total Carbs 15.63g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 9%
Sugars 2.26g 2%
Protein 6.06g 10%
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Comments

  • Foodessa
    February 1, 2012
    Outside of dessert...pasta is certainly a weakness of mine.
    I can really appreciate the combo of ingredients in this dish.
    Mummm on gorgonzola ;o)

    Ciao for now and flavourful wishes,
    Claudia

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