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Fusilli with Gorgonzola Cheese

Go crazy in Gorgonzola goodness! Gorgonzola is a strong cheese, yet when it’s prepared in this creamy pasta dish, the flavors come together for the ultimate eating experience. Sit back and enjoy!
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Course Pasta, Pasta, Rice & Grains
Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 4011.95 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1/2 cup(s) butter, melted
  • 4 ounce(s) Gorgonzola
  • 16 tablespoon(s) half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup(s) tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup(s) walnut halves
  • 12 basil leaves, julienned
  • 16 ounce(s) fusilli
  • 1 cup(s) Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 large tomato, peeled and seeded and cubed
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 1 dash(es) pepper

Instructions

 

  • In a saucepan combine butter and Gorgonzola and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Add half and half, tomato puree, walnuts.
  • Keep over “low” heat.
  • Meanwhile cook fusilli until al dente.
  • Drain and return to pot that it was cooked inches Add Parmesan, cheese sauce, and basil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Ready in 15 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 4011.95kcalCarbohydrates: 378.9gProtein: 138.21gFat: 216.44gSaturated Fat: 113.74gCholesterol: 530.02mgSodium: 4475.69mgFiber: 23.5gSugar: 33.97g

Keyword Tomato
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