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Tomato-Gorgonzola Sauce with Pasta Shells takes several minutes to prepare.

Tomato-Gorgonzola Sauce with Pasta Shells takes several minutes to cook.

Tomato-Gorgonzola Sauce with Pasta Shells makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Tomato-Gorgonzola Sauce with Pasta Shells are:

3/4 lb dry medium-size pasta shells
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp garlic, minced
2 (14 oz each) cans diced tomatoes in juice
2 tsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup creamy Gorgonzola, crumbled
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
Salt to taste

Here is how you make Tomato-Gorgonzola Sauce with Pasta Shells:

Bring pot of salted water to a boil for the shells. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion, pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook 3 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add tomato paste and garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Add cream, simmer for 1 minute, then stir in cheese, basil, cooked shells, and salt. Serve immediately.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KSUTT13.

The nutritional information for Tomato-Gorgonzola Sauce with Pasta Shells is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 267.9

• Total Fat: 12.2 g
• Cholesterol: 56.2 mg
• Sodium: 312.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 32.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
• Protein: 8.3 g