Bow Ties with Gorgonzola Sauce
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 8 servings.
The name may sound fancy, but this pasta dish is comforting and simple to prepare. Add a mixed green salad to make it a complete meal for any occasion. —Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio
Ingredients
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1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
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1 package (16 ounces) bulk pork sausage
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
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3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
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4 cups fresh spinach, lightly packed
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3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
Directions
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1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain.
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2.
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt and lemon pepper. Add cheese sauce, sausage and spinach to hot pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with basil.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/4 cups: 475 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 813mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.
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