Gorgonzola Pear Pasta Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Gorgonzola Pear Pasta Recipe

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

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Nutritional Information

Gorgonzola Pear Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 1828.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 73.6g 147%

Carbohydrates: 236.7g 76%

Dietary Fiber: 27.8g 111%

Sugars: 16.9g

Fat: 68.6g 106%

Saturated Fat: 29.1g 146%

Cholesterol: 146.7mg 49%

Vitamin A Iu: 1462.7IU 29%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.3mg 25%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 5.2mg 9%

Folate: 40.8mcg 10%

Calcium: 389.2mg 39%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 66.5mg 24%

Potassium: 332.7mg 9%

Sodium: 711.5mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 617.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.