GORGONZOLA PEAR PASTA

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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.

Provided by nellegirl

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1828.2 calories, Carbohydrate 236.7 g, Cholesterol 146.7 mg, Fat 68.6 g, Fiber 27.8 g, Protein 73.6 g, SaturatedFat 29.1 g, Sodium 711.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g

Chioma Elizabeth
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This is a great recipe! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The sauce is creamy and flavorful and the pears and walnuts add a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Tinyiko Gwambe
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This pasta dish is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the pears and gorgonzola are a perfect match. I will definitely be making this again and again.


MD ARNOB,
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I've made this pasta several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal because it's so easy to make. I love the creamy sauce and the salty-sweet combination of the gorgonzola and pears.


Dennis Williams
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This pasta dish is to die for! The combination of the gorgonzola, pears, and walnuts is just perfect. I highly recommend it.


md ashikul hasan
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I'm not a huge fan of gorgonzola, but I really enjoyed this pasta dish. The pears and walnuts helped to balance out the sharpness of the cheese. I would definitely make this again.


Nasir Protab
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This pasta dish is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the combination of the gorgonzola, pears, and walnuts. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal.


Aiman Waqar Waqar
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This is a great recipe! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The sauce is creamy and flavorful and the pears and walnuts add a nice touch.


Hastyar Gaming
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This pasta dish is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the pears and gorgonzola are a perfect match. I will definitely be making this again.


Fakir Hamza
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of gorgonzola, but I'm so glad I did! The pears and walnuts really balance out the sharpness of the cheese. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lesli Ford
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This is one of my favorite pasta dishes. The gorgonzola and pears are a perfect combination. I like to add a little bit of chili flakes to give it a bit of a kick.


Yousry Chess
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I've made this pasta several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is rich and flavorful without being too heavy. I highly recommend it!


angel skasick
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This pasta is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love the creamy sauce and the salty-sweet combination of the gorgonzola and pears. Yum!


Khaya Nhlane
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I'm not a huge fan of gorgonzola, but this dish was still really good. The pears and walnuts added a nice sweetness and crunch that balanced out the sharpness of the cheese.


Sreoshi Khan
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This was a great recipe! The pears and gorgonzola were a delicious combination. I added some chopped spinach to make it a little healthier and it was still really good.


Minhas Ahmad
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This pasta is everything! The combination of the salty gorgonzola, sweet pears, and crunchy walnuts is just perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.