Asparagus In Gorgonzola Sauce Recipes

MUSHROOM-GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook 1 pound sliced assorted mushrooms in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pot over medium-high heat, stirring, until browned and tender, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook, stirring, until softened, 30 seconds. Add 1 cup heavy cream; bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Toss with 12 ounces cooked fettucine, adding up to 1/4 cup pasta-cooking water to loosen the sauce. Off the heat, stir in 2 ounces crumbled gorgonzola until creamy; season with salt and pepper.

ASPARAGUS WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Thoroughly clean the asparagus, cutting the tougher edge off.
• Bind them in small bunches and blanch.
• Let cool.
• Meanwhile, grease a baking pan and place the asparagus with the edges to the center of the pan.
• Finely slice the leek.
• Heat some olive oil in a pan, pour the leek in and gently sauté over medium heat for 10 minutes.
• Add the sage, the whipping cream and the Gorgonzola cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
• Pour the Gorgonzola sauce on the asparagus, dust with a mixture of grated Parmigiano and breadcrumbs and broil under the grill for 10 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

SAUTEED ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until they begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add the asparagus and season with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still bright green, about 4 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to a platter and garnish with lemon zest.

ASPARAGUS WITH GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Melt the butter very gently in a medium sized sauce pan and then add the gorgonzola. Heat until the cheese is softened, but don't allow it to become liquid, you want it just warm.
• Add the mascarpone, fresh basil, a little salt and some freshly ground pepper and remove from the heat.
• Briefly blanch the asparagus in a generous amount of boiliing salted water (about 2 minutes). Drain the asparagus and dry.
• Put the asparaus onto warmed plates. Pour over the sauce and serve with the fresh parmesan.

GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring the heavy cream to a full boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then continue to boil rapidly for 45 to 50 minutes, until thickened like a white sauce, stirring occasionally.
• Off the heat, add the Gorgonzola, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and parsley. Whisk rapidly until the cheeses melt and serve warm. If you must reheat, warm the sauce over low heat until melted, then whisk vigorously until the sauce comes together.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE AND ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and simmer until reduced by half. Whisk in the gorgonzola until it melts. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
• Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Brush the steak lightly with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill the steak, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning once. Remove from the heat and cover with foil. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Meanwhile, combine the sugar, paprika and onion powder in a small bowl. Reserve 4 teaspoons and store the rest in an airtight container. (Seasoning will keep in the pantry for up to 6 months.) Mix the stick of softened butter with 3 teaspoons of the seasoning in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
• Toss the asparagus with the remaining 1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning mix and 1 tablespoon olive oil; add salt and pepper to taste. Cook the asparagus in a grill pan over medium heat until tender, turning once, about 6 minutes total. Reserve 4 stalks for another use.
• Reserve a quarter of the steak for another use; cut the rest into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Top with the gorgonzola cream sauce, reserving about 1/2 cup for another use, and serve with the asparagus and some barbecue butter.

TAGLIATELLE PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package-except add asparagus 5 minutes before pasta is done.
• While pasta is cooking, heat oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions, parsley and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender. Reduce heat to medium.
• Add pasta, asparagus and cheese to mixture in skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, tossing gently, until cheese is melted and pasta is evenly coated. Sprinkle with pepper.
• Nutritional: 1 Serving: Calories 370 (Calories from Fat 155), Fat 17 g (Saturated 7 g), Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 42 g (Dietary Fiber 3g), Protein 15g. % Daily Value: Vitamin A 12%, Vitamin C 18%, Calcium 20%, Icon 18%. Diet Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1/2 High-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable, 2-1/2 Fat.

GORGONZOLA PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• In medium saucepan, cook white wine over high heat until reduced by half. Add cream, reduce heat, and cook until reduced by one-third. Add parmesan, gorgonzola and nutmeg. Stir until cheeses melt and sauce is creamy.

GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the butter, Gorgonzola cheese, green onion, garlic and pepper. Warm slowly for about 5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally until the sauce is nice and creamy. This sauce may also be cooked on a cool part of your grill while grilling meat.

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH GORGONZOLA BUTTER

Steps:

• Stir Gorgonzola cheese, butter and lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. (Gorgonzola butter can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
• Prepare barbecue (high heat). Whisk oil, basil and garlic to blend in small bowl. Spread out asparagus in single layer in baking dish. Pour oil mixture over asparagus and turn to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer asparagus to barbecue. Grill until charred on all sides, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plates. Top asparagus with some Gorgonzola butter and serve.

TAGLIATELLE PASTA WITH ASPARAGUS AND GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Break off tough ends of asparagus as far down as stalks snap easily. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus during last 5 minutes of cooking.
• Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions, parsley and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are tender. Reduce heat to medium.
• Add pasta, asparagus and cheese to mixture in skillet. Cook about 3 minutes, tossing gently, until cheese is melted and pasta is evenly coated. Sprinkle with pepper.

GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE WITH ANGEL-HAIR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring water to boil in covered pot.
• Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of buttermilk to make a smooth paste. In heavy-bottom saucepan, combine buttermilk-cornstarch mixture, remaining buttermilk, Gorgonzola and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat, stirring almost constantly, to melt cheese and thicken mixture. Just as buttermilk mixture begins to thicken, stir in peas and cook just long enough to heat through.
• When water boils, stir in pasta and cook according to package directions, about 45 seconds; drain.
• Stir in walnuts and serve over pasta. Serve with Parmigiano Reggiano.

GORGONZOLA SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• Mix cheese and creme fraiche in a medium saucepan and over low heat, heat it until the cheese has melted.
• Pour over the hot pasta.
• Serve with a green salad and crusty rolls.

PASTA WITH GORGONZOLA AND ARUGULA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta. Meanwhile, melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Add Gorgonzola and cook, stirring frequently, until cheese melts. Keep warm while you cook the pasta.
• Tear arugula into bits, or use a scissors to cut it. Pieces should not be too small. Cook pasta until it is tender but not mushy. Remove and reserve a little cooking water, then drain pasta and toss it with arugula and cheese mixture, adding a bit of water if mixture seems dry.
• Taste and add seasoning. Dish should take plenty of black pepper. Serve.

FARFALLE WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup cheese and cream in heavy small saucepan. Cover and bring to boil over medium heat. Uncover; whisk until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes. Set sauce aside.
• Cook pasta in pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain pasta; return to same pot. Add Gorgonzola sauce. Toss over medium heat until heated through and sauce coats pasta thickly, about 3 minutes. Season pasta with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese, walnuts and parsley.

RIGATONI WITH GORGONZOLA CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and stir until golden, about 4 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
• Bring milk and cream to simmer in medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in another medium saucepan over low heat. Add flour; stir 2 minutes. Whisk in milk mixture. Whisk until slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Add Gorgonzola and whisk until cheese melts and sauce is almost smooth. Set aside.
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Return pasta to pot. Add Gorgonzola sauce to pasta and toss to coat. Season pasta to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake pasta until sauce bubbles, about 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes and serve.

BOW TIES WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain., In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt and lemon pepper. Add cheese sauce, sausage and spinach to hot pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with basil.

GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE FOR PASTA

Steps:

• Bring 3 quarts of water to boil in covered pot for pasta.
• Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of buttermilk to make smooth paste. In heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine buttermilk-cornstarch mixture, remaining buttermilk, Gorgonzola and nutmeg.
• Cook over medium heat, stirring almost constantly, to melt cheese and thicken mixture.
• When water boils, stir in pasta and cook according to package directions, about 45 seconds; drain.
• Just as buttermilk mixture begins to thicken, stir in peas and cook just long enough to heat through.
• Stir in walnuts and serve over pasta with Parmesan cheese on the side.

GORGONZOLA CHEESE SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir in flour, then milk. When mixture begins to thicken, stir in cheese. Cook until cheese is melted and sauce reaches desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

BAKED ASPARAGUS WITH BALSAMIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Arrange the asparagus on a baking sheet. Coat with cooking spray, and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake asparagus 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until tender.
• Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat, and stir in soy sauce and balsamic vinegar. Pour over the baked asparagus to serve.

GORGONZOLA SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook until shrimp are pink, 5-10 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm., Stir cranberries and wine into same pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes., Drain penne, reserving 1 cup of pasta water; add penne to pan. Stir in spinach, cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, parsley, salt and reserved shrimp. Cook and stir until mixture is heated through and cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes, adding enough reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. Top with chopped walnuts.

GORGONZOLA PESTO SAUCE OVER RAVIOLI, CHICKEN & ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. When heated, saute chicken until no longer pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
• Cook ravioli according to package directions (or make your own according to your favorite recipe). When cooked, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. When heated, fry ravioli until golden on both sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
• Heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat in a large pan (I used a wok). When heated, add asparagus and saute about 5 minutes.
• After sauteing asparagus, add sun-dried tomatoes, regular tomatoes and pesto. Cook approximately 10 minutes until the asparagus feels crisp/tender when poked with a fork.
• When asparagus is crisp/tender, add the white wine. Add more or less depending on how thick you want the sauce to be.
• Let cook for approximately 5 minutes or until wine reduces by about a quarter.
• After the wine has reduced, remove the pan from the heat. Gently stir in the Gorgonzola cheese and chicken.
• Place 5 ravioli on each plate and spoon the Gorgonzola mixture over it just before serving.
• Serve with garlic bread and fresh salad.
• You can also substitute scallops or shrimp (or both!) for the chicken.

POLENTA WITH GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Bring milk and whipping cream to boil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually whisk polenta into milk mixture in slow steady stream. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook polenta until creamy and tender, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Preheat broiler. Transfer cooked polenta to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Sprinkle Gorgonzola cheese over polenta. Broil until cheese melts. Sprinkle with chopped toasted walnuts and serve immediately.
• *Polenta (coarse yellow cornmeal) is available at Italian markets, natural foods stores and some supermarkets. If unavailable, substitute 1 cup regular yellow cornmeal, and cook mixture for about 12 minutes rather than 20 minutes.

PENNE GORGONZOLA WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add cream and broth; cook until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the Gorgonzola cheese, sage, salt and pepper; cook just until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and parsley.