Asparagus Penne in a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce
1 package penne pasta
12 stalks fresh asparagus
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 pint heavy cream
2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt, to taste
6 ounces gorgonzola cheese
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Meanwhile, cut off the bottoms of the asparagus, then wash the stalks. Cut into 1 inch pieces on an angle. Chop gorgonozola into small chunks. Boil or steam the asparagus until just tender (about 7 minutes). Melt the butter in a medium-sized pan. Add cream, black pepper and salt. Cook, stirring, until the sauce starts to thicken. Add 5 oz. of the Gorgonzola, and continue stirring. Once the pasta is ready, drain and add it back to the pot.  Mix in the asparagus and sauce. Stir, making sure pasta is coated. Add the remaining 1 oz. gorgonzola and stir through before serving.
Serves 4
Sounds delicious Tom! Hope all is well!
Cheers~
Thanks! Same to you!
This recipe looks delicious. I love asparagus, and I love pasta. So I think it's logical to assume that I will like this. I think I will try it out this weekend with my husband. He really likes gorgonzola, so this might be up his alley. Thanks for sharing this great recipe
My mom adores asparagus…I can't wait to make this recipe for her. Thank you for sharing. I hope you have a weekend of love, joy, and laughter!
Are you kidding me? That sounds freaking awesome. The simple dishes always are the best. We'll definitely be trying this. I'd like to add some meat … think maybe prosciutto would go well?
When I was a kid I always considered asparagus something to be avoided, but somehow that changed when I became an adult. I'm looking forward to trying out your recipe. Thanks!
This sound awesome. I will be making it very soon!