Gorgonzola Pear Pasta with Toasted Walnuts
A sophisticated and creamy pasta dish combining sweet pears, tangy Gorgonzola, and crunchy toasted walnuts for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 pear pear (grated)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 box short pasta (penne, fusilli, or rigatoni)
- 0.5 cup Gorgonzola cheese (start with 1/2 cup and add more if desired)
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 0.5 cup toasted walnuts (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add grated pear, and cook 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in heavy cream, simmer 5-7 minutes, then stir in Gorgonzola until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, then toss pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Divide pasta onto plates, sprinkle with toasted walnuts, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with additional crumbled Gorgonzola and pear shavings.