Pasta with Gorgonzola & Arugula

Creamy Gorgonzola cheese is perfectly balanced by the peppery, fresh taste of arugula in this easy, 30-minute pasta dish.

SERVINGS

4

PREP TIME

N/A

COOK TIME

30 min

Ingredients

  • 4
    tablespoons butter
  • 1/2
    pound Gorgonzola
  • 6
    ounce arugula, washed and dried
  • 1
    pound short-cut pasta, like ziti or farfalle
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    Tear arugula into bits, or use a scissors to cut it. Pieces should not be too small.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    Taste and add seasoning. Dish should take plenty of black pepper. Serve.

Recipe source: New York Times