Tomato-Gorgonzola Sauce with Pasta Shells

Name: Tomato-Gorgonzola Sauce with Pasta Shells Recipe
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3/4 lb dry medium-size pasta shells; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup onion diced; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp garlic minced; 2 (14 oz each) cans diced tomatoes in juice; 2 tsp balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup creamy Gorgonzola crumbled; 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil; Salt to taste

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Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

3/4 lb dry medium-size pasta shells1 tbsp olive oil1/2 cup onion, diced1/4 tsp red pepper flakes1/4 tsp ground black pepper1 tbsp tomato paste1 tsp garlic, minced2 (14 oz each) cans diced tomatoes in juice2 tsp balsamic vinegar1/2 cup heavy cream1/3 cup creamy Gorgonzola, crumbled1/3 cup chopped fresh basilSalt to taste

Directions

Bring pot of salted water to a boil for the shells. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion, pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook 3 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add tomato paste and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Add cream, simmer for 1 minute, then stir in cheese, basil, cooked shells, and salt. Serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KSUTT13.

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 267.9
Total Fat: 12.2 g
Cholesterol: 56.2 mg
Sodium: 312.0 mg
Total Carbs: 32.7 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
Protein: 8.3 g

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