Gorgonzola Pear Pasta

This pear pasta dish is 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.


Recipes · Main Dishes · Pasta


Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 2
Total Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 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


Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook penne in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.

  2. Return drained pasta to the pot; stir butter, Parmesan cheese, and Gorgonzola cheese into pasta and place over medium heat; cook until the cheese is completely melted. Pour cream into pasta mixture; stir. Remove from heat and fold in pear. Top with walnuts. Season with pepper and serve.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
1828 Calories
69g Fat
237g Carbs
74g Protein


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