How to Make Tomato-Gorgonzola Pasta Shells - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish that will impress your dinner guests? Look no further than this Tomato-Gorgonzola Pasta Shells recipe. This flavorful and creamy dish is the perfect combination of fresh tomatoes, rich gorgonzola cheese, and tender pasta shells. It's a great dish for a quick weeknight dinner or for entertaining friends and family on special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package medium pasta shells
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, or to taste
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Stir in onion, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Cook and stir until onion is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add tomato paste and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes and balsamic vinegar to the pan with the onion mixture. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and pour in heavy cream; let simmer for 1 minute. Stir in cooked pasta, Gorgonzola cheese, basil, and salt. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    446 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 408mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 62g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 159mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 389mg