PENNE PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND GORGONZOLA

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This is a great pasta dish if you like Gorgonzola cheese. Combined with the tomatoes and basil, it makes a wonderful dish. We enjoy it with a crisp green salad, or spinach salad, and garlic sticks.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crumbled
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
6 ounces gorgonzola
1 lb penne pasta
1 cup grated romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Add chopped onion and garlic and saute until clear, about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in chopped tomatoes and basil.
  • Cook until mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat the butter with the Gorgonzola with a spoon, until blended.
  • Cook pasta until just tender, but still firm to the bite; drain well.
  • Return pasta to pot.
  • Whisk Gorgonzola mixture into tomato sauce.
  • Add sauce to pasta and stir to coat.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

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