If you read my blog you know that Adam and I love pasta, I have had this starred in my google reader forever, but we rarely have gorgonzola in our house so we never got around to making it. I bought gorgonzola for some steaks we made a while back and had lots left so we went ahead and made this pasta.
It was WONDERFUL, sooo creamy and soo yummy. And with spinach it is healthy right?!
Tortiglioni Florentine in a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce with Frizzled Prosciutto (From: Picky Palate)
- 1 lb Tortiglioni pasta or other pasta of choice (we used fettucini instead)
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 6 slices prosciutto diced
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ Cup finely diced onion
- ½ Cup thinly sliced fennel
- 4 Cups Spinach, coarsely chopped
- 16 oz 2% milk or half and half if you are feeling crazy
- ½ lb crumbled gorgonzola cheese or about 2 Cups
- ¼ Cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- Pinch of kosher salt and pepper
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil into a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook prosciutto until browned and crisped, stirring often. Usually takes between 5-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
Heat olive oil into a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onion and fennel until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted down, about 5 more minutes.
Pour in milk and heat for 5 minutes on medium high heat or until piping hot. Stir in gorgonzola, prosciutto and parmesan cheese. Stir until cheeses are melted. Reduce heat and stir in cooked pasta, season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and serve quickly, sauce thickens over time. Add additional milk to loosen sauce up if necessary, especially if you are re-heating the next day.
Enjoy!
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I am in awe of how delicious this looks. and so healthy, with the spinach!
I love gorgonzola cheese so I’m sure I’d love this recipe! Thanks for sharing!
You know, gnocchi in gorgonzola sauce is one of my all time favorite meals….
I bought gnocchi once from TJ’s and we HATED it, I believe we ended up going out instead. Maybe I did something wrong?
I have had this recipe starred forever as well! I really need to make it soon…
This looks very yummy. I also tend to add spinach or any veggie to recipes I want to make “healthier”! Thanks for visiting my blog!
hmm, i recently discovered i like gorgonzola but i hadn’t put it in a sauce. LOVE this idea though, looks so decadently creamy!!
That looks delish!
I just tagged you from my blog. =)
That looks so creamy! It makes my mouth water!
I adore gorgonzola cheese and this looks so creamy, heavenly. Can I have some!!!Nice picture!!
I made this a long time ago without the spinach over black (squid ink) pasta. YUM. This one’s a keeper. I keep thinking it had nutmeg too. Could that be right?