Penne Pasta With Tomatoes and Gorgonzola

Submitted by Miss Annie

"This is a great pasta dish if you like Gorgonzola cheese. Combined with the tomatoes and basil, it makes a wonderful dish. We enjoy it with a crisp green salad, or spinach salad, and garlic sticks."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crumbled
• 1⁄2 cup butter, room temperature
• 6 ounces gorgonzola
• 1 lb penne pasta
• 1 cup grated romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese

directions

1. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion and garlic and saute until clear, about 8 minutes.
3. Stir in chopped tomatoes and basil.
4. Cook until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, beat the butter with the Gorgonzola with a spoon, until blended.
6. Cook pasta until just tender, but still firm to the bite; drain well.
7. Return pasta to pot.
8. Whisk Gorgonzola mixture into tomato sauce.
9. Add sauce to pasta and stir to coat.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

Reviews

[Bev I Am]

Miss Annie, this pasta dish is so incredibly good, I can't imagine that it has not been reviewed before now! It only took a short while to prepare and we enjoyed it so much! The only change I made was to use a 28 oz can of plum tomatoes instead of the 14oz can. I don't think I would want to use less after tasting it this way! Just the right mix! I did use the fresh basil and parmesan cheese. I just loved the gorgonzola cheese! It won't be long before we are having this recipe again! Thanks for another wonderful supper, Miss Annie!

 

[Karen Elizabeth]

Made just as written, I was actually quite happy with the tomatoes as listed, but then I am a gorgonzola junkie! Rich, yes, but fabulous, we loved this, a real keeper. Easy and quick to put together, a wonderful meal easily prepared after work, that's what I like! Thank you, Miss Annie!

 

[Redwino]

This recipe was definately an easy one. I also doubled the the tomatoes to 28oz, which was delicious and added fresh mushrooms. I did, however, think the gorgonzola should be cut in half. I personally thought the taste of the cheese overwhelmed the whole dish. It was so rich, I could only eat a small portion. I'd make this recipe again, but cut the cheese in half.