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Sweetheart Pasta

February 15, 2015 By Robin King 2 Comments

This is by far the simplest, yet most delicious, pasta dish I make. I call it “Sweetheart Pasta” because it became our favorite date weekend, make-at-home treat while Jack and I were dating in 1999. It seems so simple now, but back then, we enjoyed making this, while sharing a bottle of Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, and cutting up tomatoes, onions and garlic together. We always added a loaf of fresh Italian bread from Gallucci’s Italian Market in Cleveland. Now it’s fresh bread from Mazzaro’s Italian Market.

In season, substitute 6 to 8 peeled, seeded and diced golden tomatoes for the canned, diced tomatoes. Always use fresh basil, but if it’s absolutely not available, select a mixture of parsley, thyme and rosemary.

Enjoy!

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Sweetheart Pasta
Penne pasta with a rich Gorgonzola, tomatoes & fresh basil sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 5 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound penne pasta cooked according to package
  • 9 ounces Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves chopped
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 5 large garlic cloves minced
  • 2 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound penne pasta cooked according to package
  • 9 ounces Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves chopped
Instructions
  1. Saute diced onion in olive oil over medium-high heat until translucent. Add the garlic and saute one minute longer.
  2. Add tomatoes to onion-garlic mixture and cook until most of the tomato juices reduce (approximately 10 minutes). Then add salt and pepper to taste and reduce heat to low.
  3. Add crumbled Gorgonzola to onion-tomato mixture.
  4. Stir until the tomato sauce has become somewhat creamy.
  5. Pour the tomato sauce over the hot cooked pasta and sprinkle with the chopped fresh basil.
  6. Serve with your favorite red wine, of course.
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Comments

  1. Juliann says

    March 8, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    I think this would be good if you add some of your RoastedTomato Dressing along with the other ingredients.

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    • Robin King says

      June 23, 2015 at 11:32 am

      What a wonderful idea!

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I am a wife, mother, Bebe, yoga and meditation instructor, traveler, lover of food, wine and the magic that cooking and dining experiences can bring to your day. I am a recovering restaurant owner, and after a year of hibernating in the mountains after selling, I am out of the weeds sufficiently to share my favorite culinary experiences with you, both locally and while on the road, my current crushes on gadgets and self-care products, dog friendly places your fur kids will love and invite you into my kitchen. All love, all good vibes. I share with hopes that you find inspiration through my experiences to make your dreams a reality, or perhaps just to create a fabulous culinary experience for someone you love.

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