Name: Pasta with Zucchini and Gorgonzola Dolce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 zucchini, cut into small cubes; 1 onion or shallot, finely chopped; 1 rib of celery, finely chopped; 2 tbs olive oil; 8 oz Gorgonzola Dolce, cut into cubes; salt; pepper

Category:

First course

Cuisine:

Italian Recipes

Yield:

4 servings

Preparation Time:

10 min.

Cook Time:

20 min.

Total Time:

30 min.

Ingredients:

4 zucchini, cut into small cubes

1 onion or shallot, finely chopped

1 rib of celery, finely chopped

2 tbs olive oil

8 oz Gorgonzola Dolce, cut into cubes

salt

pepper

This recipe will surprise you with its creamy texture. The zucchini give this dish a light flavor, and the Gorgonzola Dolce instead of being dominant provides a slightly sharp taste which perfectly pairs with the vegetables. You can use either short or long pasta, as you prefer.

ZUCCHINI

Instructions:

GORGONZOLA DOLCE CHEESE

Bring the water to a boil.
Add salt to the water.
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and fry the onion and the celery until they begin to turn transparent.
Add the zucchini and cook until they begin to soften.
Add a pinch of salt and pepper.
Add the pasta to the boiling water.
When the pasta is almost cooked, add the Gorgonzola Dolce and a ladleful of the pasta cooking water to the zucchini.
Stir for some minutes until the Gorgonzola cheese has melted completely.
Drain the pasta keeping a little bit of cooking water.
Add the pasta to the sauce and toss well.
If it is not creamy enough, add some cooking water.
Sprinkle with fresh pepper and serve.