Best 11 Penne With Caramelized Onion Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce Recipes

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Penne pasta coated in a luscious caramelized onion and Gorgonzola cheese sauce is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The sweetness of the caramelized onions pairs perfectly with the tangy and nutty Gorgonzola, creating a rich and creamy sauce that's both decadent and savory. This dish is elevated by the addition of crisp pancetta, which adds a salty and smoky element, and fresh thyme, which brings a touch of herbal brightness. But that's not all - this article also features a delightful vegetarian variation, where roasted butternut squash replaces the pancetta, adding a touch of sweetness and a vibrant orange hue to the dish. And for those with dietary restrictions, a gluten-free penne option is also included, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this culinary masterpiece.

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GORGONZOLA AND CARAMELIZED ONION SAUCE ON PENNE



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Time 1h20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound onions (sliced)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour (rice flour or masa harina for gluten-free)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup gorganzola
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano
2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a sauce pan.
  • Add the onions and cook at med-low temperature until the onions are brown and caramelized, about 1 hour.
  • Melt the butter in a small sauce pan.
  • Add the flour and mix.
  • Add the milk, cheese, and onions and heat until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thick.

CARAMELIZED ONION PENNE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound whole-wheat penne pasta
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon anchovy paste or 4 flat fillets
2 large onions, thinly sliced
1 bay leaf
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, a couple of handfuls
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Salt the water and add the pasta. Cook to al dente and drain.
  • Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the anchovy paste and let it melt into the oil. Add the onions and bay leaf and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook the onions until very soft and light caramel in color, about 20 minutes. Stir in the cream, and cook until heated through. Remove the bay leaf, then add the pasta and cheese and toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with parsley and serve.

PENNE WITH CARAMELIZED ONION-GORGONZOLA CHEESE SAUCE



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Sweet onion cheesy sauce adds creamy comfort to this quick-prep savory pasta meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon salt, if desired
1 lb uncooked penne pasta
1 3/4 cups whipping (heavy) cream
1/4 cup butter
4 oz Gorgonzola cheese (preferably Gorgonzola dolce, or sweet Gorgonzola), crumbled (1 cup)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash of freshly grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Stir in onion and garlic to coat with butter. Cook uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is light golden brown. Do not let onion or garlic burn. (Onions will shrink during cooking.)
  • Meanwhile, fill large pot with 5 quarts water; heat to boiling over high heat. When water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon salt if desired. When water returns to boil, add pasta. Stir immediately to make sure it doesn't stick to itself or pan. Boil pasta 9 to 10 minutes or until cooked through but still slightly firm. Drain in colander. There is no need to shake off excess moisture.
  • Add onion mixture to pot. Increase heat to medium and add 1 cup of the whipping cream and 1/4 cup butter. Cook, stirring occasionally, until butter melts and cream simmers. Stir in cheese, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add drained pasta and remaining 3/4 cup whipping cream. Cook and stir until pasta is coated and sauce is hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

CARAMELIZED ONION, GORGONZOLA, AND ROSEMARY PIZZA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 yellow onions, thinly sliced
1-tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 cup softened butter
Basic Pizza Dough, recipe follows
10 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup warm tap water (100 to 115 degrees)
1 package active dry yeast
3 to 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saute pan over high heat, warm the oil. Add the onions and rosemary, and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add butter and lower heat and continue to caramelize for about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • Spread the pizza dough with the onion mixture and scatter Gorgonzola over top. Bake in a pizza oven or a preheated 400 degree oven until lightly golden and the crust is browned, about 20 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve.
  • Pour the water onto a medium--sized mixing bowl and add the yeast, stirring with a fork until dissolved. The water should turn a light beige color. Add 1 cup of flour and the salt. Mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Add the second cup of flour and repeat. The dough should start coming away from the sides of the bowl, forming a soft, sticky mass. Take the last cup of flour and sprinkle over a clean, dry work surface and flour your hands well.Take the dough from the bowl and begin to work in the additional flour a little at a time. Use the heel of your hand to knead the dough and push across the work surface, clenching the dough with your fist and twisting it over. Use a dough scraper to help gather any wet dough that sticks to the surface while you are kneading. Also only add as much flour as it takes to keep the dough from sticking to your hands. When the dough no longer feels sticky, push the heel of your hand down into it and hold it there for 10 seconds. If the dough comes up clean, it's ready. If it sticks you will have to knead it a bit more.
  • Lightly oil a 2 quart bowl with vegetable oil, and roll the ball of dough around the bowl to coat it with a thin film of oil, then tightly seal the bowl with plastic wrap. Keep in a warm place, and let the dough rise for 30 to 45 minutes. When dough doubles in size, remove from bowl and punch it down with your fist to deflate, then knead it again for about a minute. Dough is now ready to stretch into a round, or press into a pizza pan.
  • Note: If you have a food processor with a dough hook attachment, you can make the dough much faster. Start by adding the yeast and water first and mixing well. Then add all the flour and salt and mix into a ball. Then rise the dough.

PENNE ALLA GORGONZOLA



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Pasta     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Parmesan     Sage     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound penne (preferably ridged)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
1 cup whole milk
1/2 pound Gorgonzola dolce or Saga Blue, rind discarded and cheese cut into pieces (2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , stirring occasionally, until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • While pasta boils, heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook sage, stirring, 1 minute. Add milk and Gorgonzola and cook, stirring and breaking up cheese, until sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes (sauce will be thin). Reduce heat to low and stir in pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain pasta. Add pasta and parmesan to sauce, stirring to coat. Thin with a little reserved cooking water if necessary.

PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND GORGONZOLA



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This is a great pasta dish if you like Gorgonzola cheese. Combined with the tomatoes and basil, it makes a wonderful dish. We enjoy it with a crisp green salad, or spinach salad, and garlic sticks.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crumbled
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
6 ounces gorgonzola
1 lb penne pasta
1 cup grated romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and garlic and saute until clear, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped tomatoes and basil.
  • Cook until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat the butter with the Gorgonzola with a spoon, until blended.
  • Cook pasta until just tender, but still firm to the bite; drain well.
  • Return pasta to pot.
  • Whisk Gorgonzola mixture into tomato sauce.
  • Add sauce to pasta and stir to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

PENNE WITH CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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"This hearty recipe is a favorite of my fly-fishing buddies when we take our annual trip to British Columbia," Paul Humphrey relates from Allyn, Washington. "The pine nuts are a delicious surprise."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
16 pitted Greek olives, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute pine nuts and garlic in butter until golden brown; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook onion in oil over medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the olives, salt, basil, oregano and pepper. Drain pasta; add to onion mixture. Stir in feta cheese and pine nut mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

GORGONZOLA AND CARAMELIZED ONION APPETIZER



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Crunchy baguette slices are topped with robust Gorgonzola and sweet caramelized onions.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon balsamic or red wine vinegar
16 slices (1/2-inch-thick) baguette-style French bread (from 10-ounce loaf)
3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 7-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onions, brown sugar and vinegar in butter 20 to 25 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions are golden brown.
  • Set oven control to broil. Place baguette slices on ungreased cookie sheet. Broil with tops 4 to 6 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon caramelized onions evenly onto each baguette slice. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese. Broil about 1 minute or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 210 mg

GORGONZOLA AND CARAMELIZED ONION SAUCE ON PENNE RECIPE - (5/5)



Gorgonzola and Caramelized Onion Sauce on Penne Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by jeanniek521

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound onions (sliced)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup gorganzola
1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano
2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter in a sauce pan. 2. Add the onions and cook at med-low temperature until the onions are brown and caramelized, about 1 hour. 3. Melt the butter in a small sauce pan. 4. Add the flour and mix. 5. Add the milk, cheese, and onions and heat until the cheese is melted and the sauce is thick.

PENNE WITH MUSHROOMS AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE



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Provided by Maura Chamberlain

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Mushroom     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Bon Appétit     Illinois

Yield 2 Generous Servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup olive oil
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried
3/4 pound penne or other tubular pasta
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese or other blue cheese (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute. Add mushrooms; sauté until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil and oregano and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
  • Cook penne in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta and cooking liquid to sauce in skillet. Toss over medium heat until mixture is heated through and sauce coats pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to bowl. Sprinkle with Gorgonzola cheese and serve.

PENNE AND MUSHROOMS WITH GORGONZOLO SAUCE



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Flavor a creamy gorgonzola sauce with sherry and Parmesan for this pasta recipe. Penne and Mushrooms with Gorgonzola Sauce is topped with onions & garlic.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield Makes 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pkg. (16 oz.) penne pasta, uncooked
2 tsp. olive oil
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. sherry

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet. Add mushrooms, onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender.
  • Bring half-and-half just to a boil in nonstick saucepan on medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 minutes. Add Gorgonzola cheese, Parmesan cheese and sherry; cook until sauce is thickened, stirring frequently.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add cheese sauce; toss to coat. Top with mushroom mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. This will help prevent the onions from burning and will also help the sauce to cook evenly.
  • Slice the onions thinly. This will help them caramelize more quickly and evenly.
  • Cook the onions over low heat. This will allow them to caramelize slowly and develop a deep, rich flavor.
  • Stir the onions frequently. This will help prevent them from burning and will also help them caramelize evenly.
  • Use a good quality Gorgonzola cheese. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the sauce.
  • Serve the pasta immediately. This will prevent the sauce from thickening too much.

Conclusion:

This penne with caramelized onion Gorgonzola cheese sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The caramelized onions add a sweet and savory flavor to the sauce, while the Gorgonzola cheese adds a rich and creamy texture. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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