Creamy Gorgonzola And Shrimp Pasta Recipes

CREAMY GORGONZOLA AND SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, combine the butter and olive oil. Heat on medium, until the butter is melted, occasionally swirling the pan to combine.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until softened (do not let it brown!).
• Add the shrimp to the pan and stir to coat. Cook, flipping the shrimp, until just barely pink on both sides.
• Pour in the white wine and season with salt and pepper. Stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the basil. Cook for 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle the gorgonzola evenly over the pan. Stir to combine. Then, add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

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 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.

CREAMY GORGONZOLA PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
• Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in Gorgonzola cheese until creamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Add spinach and Parmesan cheese to sauce; cook until spinach is heated through and Parmesan is melted, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Place warm pasta into the pot with the sauce and toss evenly to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Coat shrimp with flour; shake off the excess. Heat olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Add shrimp and sauté 1 minute. Add brandy and cook 30 seconds. Add cream, Gorgonzola, Parmesan and oregano and simmer until shrimp are cooked through and the sauce thickens, stirring frequently and turning the shrimp. Serve over orzo.