GORGONZOLA SHRIMP PASTA

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This creamy pasta dish is so quick and easy. It's perfect for weeknights, but feels special enough for company. -Robin Haas, West Roxbury, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

12 ounces uncooked penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dry white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 3 cups)
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Cook penne according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook until shrimp are pink, 5-10 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm., Stir cranberries and wine into same pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes., Drain penne, reserving 1 cup of pasta water; add penne to pan. Stir in spinach, cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, parsley, salt and reserved shrimp. Cook and stir until mixture is heated through and cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes, adding enough reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. Top with chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 486 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.