This pear pasta dish is a delicious combination of the unique flavor of Gorgonzola cheese and the sweetness of fresh pears. Brush the pear cubes with lemon juice to keep them from browning.
Ingredients
- 9 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
- 0.5 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 large pear , peeled and cubed
- 0.5 cups chopped toasted walnuts
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook penne in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
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2
Return drained pasta to the pot; stir butter, Parmesan cheese, and Gorgonzola cheese into pasta and place over medium heat; cook until the cheese is completely melted. Pour cream into pasta mixture; stir. Remove from heat and fold in pear. Top with walnuts. Season with pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts
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