GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE FOR PASTA

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 quarts water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
2 tablespoons sweet Gorgonzola
Large dash ground nutmeg
8 ounces fresh angel-hair pasta
1/2 cup fresh or frozen peas
2 tablespoons toasted, chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmigiano reggiano

Steps:

  • Bring 3 quarts of water to boil in covered pot for pasta.
  • Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of buttermilk to make smooth paste. In heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine buttermilk-cornstarch mixture, remaining buttermilk, Gorgonzola and nutmeg.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring almost constantly, to melt cheese and thicken mixture.
  • When water boils, stir in pasta and cook according to package directions, about 45 seconds; drain.
  • Just as buttermilk mixture begins to thicken, stir in peas and cook just long enough to heat through.
  • Stir in walnuts and serve over pasta with Parmesan cheese on the side.

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