Black Pasta in a Pink Gorgonzola Sauce

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 15
Black Pasta in a Pink Gorgonzola Sauce recipe for a delicious Italian dinner
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package black squid ink pasta
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 shallots , minced
5 cloves garlic , minced
1 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
8 ounces Gorgonzola cheese , crumbled
1 can tomato paste
5 slices prosciutto , diced
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 leaves fresh basil , cut into thin strips

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
566
Sugar
7g
Fat
29g
Black pasta is a type of Italian pasta made with squid ink, which gives it a deep black color and a slightly briny, seafood flavor. This recipe combines the unique flavor of black pasta with a rich and creamy Gorgonzola sauce that has a touch of pink hue from the tomato paste. The addition of prosciutto provides a salty contrast to the creamy sauce. This pasta is perfect for a fancy dinner party or a romantic date night at home.

Instructions

1.Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions until al dente.
2.While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3.Add the minced shallots and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.Add the white wine to the skillet and stir.
5.Add the chicken stock, Gorgonzola cheese, tomato paste, and sliced prosciutto to the skillet and stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
6.Pour the half-and-half cream into the skillet and stir until heated through and fully incorporated.
7.Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8.Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet with the sauce.
9.Toss the pasta with the sauce until it is fully coated.
10.Divide the pasta among serving plates and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil strips.

PROS

The combination of the salty prosciutto and rich Gorgonzola cheese creates a deeply flavorful pink sauce that pairs perfectly with the black pasta.

This dish is visually stunning and guaranteed to impress your dinner guests.

CONS

The Gorgonzola cheese and prosciutto are both high in sodium, so this dish should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The dark color of black pasta may not be visually appealing to some guests.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Black pasta is made with squid ink, which has been linked to reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
The Gorgonzola cheese in the sauce contains calcium and protein.

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