PENNE AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

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The reworking of a recipe I got from someone else that I tweaked beyond all recognition... My serving size is pretty small because I like to enjoy pasta as a course rather than as the huge main focus of a meal. This is also a brilliant sauce to serve over gnocchi, if you feel so inclined, and I often do.

Provided by drbecca26

Categories     Penne

Time 27m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 ounces frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and quartered
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 lb gorgonzola
1/4 cup heavy cream, plus
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 pinch onion powder, a tiny pinch
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes, a pinch
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
6 ounces penne pasta
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
toasted pine nuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • Boil water for pasta and cook according to package directions, reserving some of cooking water when draining.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Drain artichoke hearts well, add to skillet and saute 3 to4 minutes.
  • Add cheese and heavy cream. Simmer a few minutes until cheese melts.
  • Season with black pepper, onion powder and red pepper then set aside.
  • Add hot, drained pasta to sauce mixture, thinning if needed with pasta cooking liquid.
  • Toss with minced parsley then transfer to serving vessel.
  • Top with toasted pine nuts then serve at once.

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