Italian Recipes - Gorgonzola-Cream-Sauce Pasta Recipe

  
 

Italian Sides Dishes Recipes - Gorgonzola-Cream-Sauce Pasta

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces dried fettuccine

  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

  • 1/2 cup whipping cream

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut up

  • 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, at room temperature

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

  • 1 recipe Walnut and Bread Crumb Topping

Method:

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Return pasta to hot pan; cover and keep warm.

  2. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a large saucepan combine chicken broth, whipping cream, and butter. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Simmer, uncovered, about 3 minutes or until slightly thickened.

  3. Whisk in Gorgonzola cheese until melted and sauce is smooth. Whisk in salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

  4. Spoon sauce over hot cooked pasta. Sprinkle with Walnut and Bread Crumb Topping. Serve immediately.

WALNUT AND BREAD CRUMB TOPPING: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl toss together 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs, 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Spread in an 8x8x2-inch baking pan. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.