Gorgonzola Gnocchi
Gorgonzola Gnocchi
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 20 mins
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 6 ounces gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram or oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 16 ounces gnocchi pasta
Directions:
- 1. Mash the butter and gorgonzola together in a small bowl using a fork and set aside.
- 2. Sauté the chopped onion in the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for a further minute, just until fragrant. Pour in the tomatoes, then swish out the can with 1/4 cup of water and add it to the sauce. Stir in the chopped marjoram and cook until the sauce is quite thick, about 10-12 minutes.
- 3. You can prepare the recipe up to this point about an hour ahead.
- 4. When ready to serve, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain well. While the pasta is cooking, bring the tomato sauce up to a low simmer, then whisk in the gorgonzola butter bit by bit until melted and smooth. Return the pasta to the cooking pot and toss with the sauce until well coated.