Pasta with Gorgonzola & Arugula
December 13, 2022
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
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4tablespoons butter
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1/2pound Gorgonzola
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6ounce arugula, washed and dried
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1pound short-cut pasta, like ziti or farfalle
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Salt, to taste
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Pepper, to taste
Directions
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1
Bring a large pot of water to boil for pasta.
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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.
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3
Tear arugula into bits, or use a scissors to cut it. Pieces should not be too small.
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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.
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5
Taste and add seasoning. Dish should take plenty of black pepper. Serve.
Recipe source: New York Times