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Penne With Gorgonzola & Walnut

The penne pasta has all of the nuts and bolts. Prosciutto, garlic, gorgonzola cheese and walnuts mesh wonderfully in this creamy, dreamy pasta dish.
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Course Pasta
Cuisine International Dishes, Italian

Servings 5 servings
Calories 3709.41 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 1 tablespoon(s) salt
  • 3/4 cup(s) walnut halves or pieces
  • 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream, warmed
  • 2 tablespoon(s) butter
  • 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 cup(s) chopped onions
  • 4 ounce(s) prosciutto, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, thickly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes
  • 8 floz sparkling wine or champagne
  • 1 cup(s) chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup(s) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/4 cup(s) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 16 ounce(s) penne pasta

Instructions

 

  • Bring a large pot of water, (with the 1 tbsp of salt added), to a boil over high heat.
  • Puree 1/2 cup of the walnuts and the cream in a blender until smooth.
  • Set aside the remaining walnuts.
  • In a large saute pan, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat until bubbling.
  • Saute the onion, prosciutto, garlic and red pepper flakes until the onion is tender and the prosciutto begins to brown, 6-8 minutes.
  • Deglaze the pan with the wine, stirring to dislodge any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Continue cooking to reduce liquid by half.
  • Stir in the stock, walnut puree, the 1/2 tbs salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, and then simmer to a sauce-like consistency for 10-12 minutes.
  • Melt the Gorgonzola and Parmesan cheese in the sauce.
  • Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to the package directions.
  • Drain and return to the pot.
  • Pour the sauce over the pasta and simmer over low heat, stirring constantly until the pasta is well coated, for about 3 minutes.
  • Turn the pasta out onto a warm serving dish, sprinkle with parsley and remaining 1/4-cup walnuts, and serve.
  • Ready in 30 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 3709.41kcalCarbohydrates: 375.23gProtein: 127.74gFat: 183.27gSaturated Fat: 55.03gCholesterol: 279.92mgSodium: 11606.71mgFiber: 23.73gSugar: 28.13g

Keyword Penne Pasta, Pork, Vegetables
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