FUSILLI WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA SAUCE

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Creamy sauce that can be used on a variety of pastas. From the Joy of Pasta by Joe Famularo and Louise Imperiale.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     European

Time 12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 lb gorgonzola
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup tomato puree (not paste)
1/2 cup walnut halves
12 basil leaves, julienned
1 lb fusilli
1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 large tomatoes, peeled and seeded and cubed
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan combine butter and gorgonzola and stir until cheese is melted.
  • Add half and half, tomato puree, tomato, walnuts. Keep over low heat.
  • Meanwhile cook fusilli unti al dente. Drain and return to pot that it was cooked inches Add parmesan, cheese sauce, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.

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