Pasta with gorgonzola and courgette
Background
When I was a kid I loved pasta with cheese such as Macaroni cheese, or just simple cottage cheese & sour cream with spaghetti. I now prefer more sophisticated cheeses, so this pasta with gorgonzola and courgette is right up my street! Itβs ready within 10-15 minutes, so it's perfect for mid-week lunches or suppers. I used gluten-free rice penne, but you can make it with any type of pasta if gluten's not an issue.
Ingredients
- 200g pasta of your choice (can be gluten-free)
- 1 medium courgette (about Β½ a pound)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 small shallots, finely chopped
- 1 celery stick
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- A squeeze of lemon juice
- 100g Gorgonzola, diced
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley or basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chilli flakes to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Finely chop the onion, celery. Coarsely grate or spiralise the courgette. Mince the garlic and dice the Gorgonzola.
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan, then gently sautΓ© the shallot and celery over a medium heat. When the vegetables are soft and translucent, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Add the courgette and sautΓ© for a couple of minutes until soft.
- When the pasta is done, drain, reserving a cupful of the cooking water.
- Combine a couple of Tbsps of the cooking water with the cheese, stirring it to melt.
- Add the parsley or basil to the courgette, then pour over the cheese sauce. Simmer for a minute, add the lemon juice and taste. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Add the pasta to the cheese & courgette sauce. Keep simmering, while tossing to coat the pasta completely. Add more reserved cooking water if the sauce seems too thick.
- Serve warm with ground pepper or chilli flakes scattered on top.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Pasta - Quick & Easy - Supper
- Cuisines: - Italian
- Ingredients: - Dairy
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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