Penne with Sausage and Gorgonzola without Cream: Simple and Tasty Recipe: The sausage and gorgonzola pasta without cream is a creamy and tasty first course, perfect for those looking for a quick yet flavorful recipe. The fried sausage meets the gorgonzola which, with a bit of milk or even better pasta cooking water, transforms into an enveloping cream without the need for cream.
It’s a simple yet impressive recipe, ideal for a family lunch or a dinner with friends. Few ingredients, all easily available, and the result is a dish that wins at the first taste. You can use penne, fusilli, rigatoni, or even gnocchi: the gorgonzola cream goes well with any shape.
Try this creamy version, and you’ll see it will become one of your favorite dishes to serve in any season.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 421.37 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 60.51 (g) of which sugars 2.25 (g)
- Proteins 19.24 (g)
- Fat 12.72 (g) of which saturated 7.42 (g)of which unsaturated 4.96 (g)
- Fibers 1.41 (g)
- Sodium 344.59 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 227 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
A short but tasty list: few ingredients that are easily found in the pantry and make this creamy dish without cream.
- 14.1 oz penne rigate
- 6 sausages (fresh)
- 7 oz gorgonzola (sweet, spicy, spicy to taste)
- 1 clove garlic
- Half glass white wine
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- to taste salt
- Half glass milk
Tools
- 1 Spatula pot
- 1 Frying Pan pan
- 1 Ladle wooden ladle
- 1 Knife sharp knife
Steps
The recipe is really simple: with few steps and genuine ingredients, you’ll bring to the table a creamy and irresistible pasta, perfect for any occasion.
1. Prepare the sausage
Remove the casing from the sausages and crumble them with your hands.
2. Brown the meat: In a large pan, heat a drizzle of oil with the garlic clove.
Add the sausage and brown, stirring with a wooden spoon.
Deglaze with white wine and let it evaporate.
Remove the garlic and set the meat aside.
2. Create the cream
For perfectly minced meat, chop it coarsely in a mixer.
Put the meat back in the pan and add the diced gorgonzola.
Add a ladle of pasta cooking water to help melt the cheese.
Stir well until a smooth cream forms.
3. Cook the pasta
Cook the penne in plenty of salted water and drain them al dente.
Directly pour them into the pan with the sauce.
Sauté for a couple of minutes, stirring vigorously, so that the sausage and gorgonzola cream perfectly coats the pasta.
4. Serve
Plate and finish with a sprinkle of black pepper and freshly chopped parsley.
Enjoy your creamy and irresistible penne with sausage and gorgonzola immediately!
The Penne with sausage and gorgonzola without cream is a flavorful first course, simple to make, and perfect for any occasion.
A natural cream, obtained only with gorgonzola and cooking water, makes the pasta irresistible.
Variants and Tips for Penne with Sausage and Gorgonzola without Cream: Simple and Tasty Recipe
Variants and Tips for Sausage and Gorgonzola Pasta without Cream
Try spicy gorgonzola if you love bolder flavors.
Use gnocchi, fusilli, or rigatoni instead of penne: they will hold even more cream.
For an oven-baked version, sprinkle with parmesan and gratin at 392°F for 10 minutes.
If you want to lighten the recipe, replace half the gorgonzola with robiola or creamy ricotta.
Add fresh herbs like parsley or chives for a fragrant touch.
Penne with Sausage and Gorgonzola without Cream: Simple and Tasty Recipe
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Frequently asked questions about sausage and gorgonzola pasta without cream: If you also love quick and tasty first courses, here are some of the most common questions about this recipe.
1. Can I substitute the gorgonzola?
Yes, instead of gorgonzola you can use taleggio, stracchino, or brie. You will still get a flavorful cream without cream.
2. How to make the pasta lighter?
You can choose chicken or turkey sausage and use whole wheat pasta. Also, add some vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
3. Can I prepare it in advance?
It’s best to enjoy it immediately to maintain creaminess, but you can store it in the fridge for 1 day and reheat by adding a splash of milk or hot water.
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