GORGONZOLA PEAR PASTA

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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.

Provided by nellegirl

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

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

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the penne in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
Return the drained pasta to the pot; stir the butter, Parmesan cheese, and Gorgonzola cheese into the pasta and place over medium heat; cook until the cheese is completely melted. Pour the cream into the pasta mixture; stir. Remove from heat and fold the pear into the pasta mixture. Top with walnuts. Season with pepper to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1828.2 calories, Carbohydrate 236.7 g, Cholesterol 146.7 mg, Fat 68.6 g, Fiber 27.8 g, Protein 73.6 g, SaturatedFat 29.1 g, Sodium 711.5 mg, Sugar 16.9 g