Penne and Broccoli with Zesty Gorgonzola Sauce

Serves 6
Time 20 min
Penne and Broccoli with Zesty Gorgonzola Sauce

Flavorful gorgonzola cheese makes for a zesty sauce in this simple pasta dish. Feel free to swap out the broccoli for other vegetables, like snap peas or sliced steamed carrots.

Ingredients

    1 poundpenne rigate pasta
    2 cupsfresh broccoli florets
    1/2 cuplow-sodium chicken broth
    1/2 cupheavy cream
    4 ouncesGorgonzola crumbles
    1lemon, zest of
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt
    Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
    1/2 cupcherry tomato halves
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. 


While pasta is cooking, steam broccoli until just tender, about 3 minutes. 


Drain broccoli and rinse under cold water. 


In a large sauté pan, bring chicken broth and cream to a simmer, then stir in Gorgonzola. 


Allow to thicken, then add drained pasta, steamed broccoli and lemon zest. 


Gently stir until well combined. 


Season with salt and pepper. 


Garnish with chopped parsley and cherry tomatoes.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

630

Total Fat

21g

Saturated Fat

13g

Cholesterol

65mg

Sodium

570mg

Total Carbohydrate

89g

Dietary Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

5g

Protein

23g

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