Gorgonzola Pear Pasta

This pear pasta dish features a delicious combination of the unique flavor of Gorgonzola cheese and the sweetness of fresh pears.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 1828 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ground black pepper to taste
• 9 ounces penne pasta
• 3 tablespoons crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• 1 large pear, peeled and cubed
• 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.