A delicious pasta dish that incorporates 2 different types of cheese as well as refreshing tomatoes with sage; Penne with Gorgonzola and Mozzarella.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Servings: 2people
Author: Marinka
Ingredients
4ounceswhole grain penne
1wholeshallot
1tablespoonbutter
1/2cupwhipping cream
2.5ouncesMozzarella cheeseshredded low moisture
3ouncesGorgonzola cheese
salt and pepper
nutmegoptional
8ouncescherry tomatoes
sage leaves
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the direction on the packaging and drain.
Mince the shallots. Heat the butter in a skillet and add the shallot. Cook them light brown and soft.
Add the whipping cream to the shallot and add the mozzarella. Keep on low heat and melt the mozzarella. The sauce should become slightly thicker. (NOTE 1)
Season with salt and pepper. Add some nutmeg if you like.
Halve the tomatoes and chop the sage leaves fine.
Add the drained pasta to the cream sauce and mix. Pour mixture into 2 bowls.
Thinly slice the Gorgonzola cheese and cover the pasta.
Place bowl a few minutes under a hot broiler and allow the cheese to melt.
Bake tomato-halves in skillet while the cheese melts, add the chopped sage at the last minute and divide tomatoes over bowls, just before serving.
Notes
If the mozzarella lumps together, add a little bit of lemon juice and the lumps will disappear.