Spicy Sausage, Walnut and Gorgonzola Pasta



Ingredients


  • 1 1/2 lb pasta
  • spicy sausage links
  • 2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
  • 3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp thyme

Directions

  • Heat pot of water and cook pasta al dente
  • Using food processor or knife, thinly chop walnuts
  • In a medium skillet melt butter
  • Add diced onion and thyme
  • After sautéing for a few minutes add spicy saucy - either sliced or taken out of casing like ground beef
  • Add salt, pepper and let simmer for a few minutes
  • Once meat is browned add finely chopped walnuts
  • Cook for 3 more minutes then add whipping cream
  • Once whipping cream has mixed into all ingredients in the skillet, Add cheeses, one cup at a time, allowing to slowly melt
  • Allow all cheeses to melt and coat other ingredients
  • If the sauce looks too thick add 1/4 cup of chicken stalk to help smooth out and make creamier
  • Drain pasta and add pasta to skillet. Allow sauces to simmer and coat pasta for a few minutes.
  • Serve and top with a sprinkle of parmesan!

Comments

  1. I'm in between bites of this delicious pasta (Cody's leftovers) as I write this comment, and I have to say, Bravo! The walnuts do a great job of adding a nice stiffness to this cheesy treat and I also really enjoy your choice in sausage.

    Well done!

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