Penne with Gorgonzola Cream and Cranberries
Mains | 30 Minutes or Less, Entertaining, Holiday | Eggs & Dairy, Pasta & Grains
SERVES 6, easily doubled or tripled - START TO FINISH: 20 minutes
Penne with Gorgonzola Cream and Cranberries
16 ounces penne pasta
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
4 ounces cream cheese
4 ounces Gorgonzola crumbles
3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. While pasta cooks, melt butter in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a paste, and stir 30 seconds until light gold. Slowly add milk, and stir constantly until milk begins to thicken. Remove from the heat. Add the cheeses, and stir until completely melted. Stir in cranberries.
2. When pasta is cooked, drain well and place in a large serving dish. Add cheese sauce and toss to mix. Top with toasted walnuts and serve immediately.
Penne with Gorgonzola Cream and Cranberries
Approximate Values Per Serving: 576 calories (37% from fat), 24 g fat (12 g saturated), 56 mg cholesterol, 23 g protein, 70 g carbohydrates, 7 g dietary fiber, 475 mg sodium
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