Penne With Gorgonzola and Walnuts Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb penne , with ridges
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup ham, diced (optional)
2 shallots, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped finely
8 oz gorgonzola
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 oz parmesan cheese , plus more for garnish

Directions:

Cook the pasta in boiling water until firm but tender.
In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil.
Add the sage, ham, shallots, and walnuts, and cook over medium until the ham begins to brown and the shallots become tender and translucent.
Add milk, cream, and gorgonzola, and stir and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low, add the nutmeg and Parmesan, and toss with cooked pasta.
Top with more Parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	454.55 Kcal (1903 kJ)
Calories from fat	295.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.87g	51%
Cholesterol	60.92mg	20%
Sodium	939.55mg	39%
Potassium	383.46mg	8%
Total Carbs	17.64g	6%
Sugars	6.05g	24%
Dietary Fiber	4.99g	20%
Protein	21.89g	44%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	368.4mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	206.54 Kcal (865 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.94g	51%
Cholesterol	27.68mg	20%
Sodium	426.91mg	39%
Potassium	174.23mg	8%
Total Carbs	8.02g	6%
Sugars	2.75g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.27g	20%
Protein	9.95g	44%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	5%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	13%
Iron	0.5mg	6%
Calcium	167.4mg	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

11

Points
12

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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