Gorgonzola Marinara
Transform your pasta night with the bold and creamy indulgence of Gorgonzola Marinara! This rich, Italian-inspired sauce marries the zesty tang of crushed tomatoes and a hint of spice from red pepper flakes with the velvety decadence of heavy cream and melted Gorgonzola cheese. Balanced with fragrant oregano, sweet basil, and just a touch of sugar, this versatile marinara is simmered to perfection in under 30 minutes. Whether draped over al dente spaghetti, spooned over pillowy gnocchi, or served as a dip for crusty bread, Gorgonzola Marinara offers an irresistible flavor upgrade to your favorite Italian dishes. Perfect for weeknights or entertaining, this show-stopping sauce is guaranteed to impress.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir in the tomato paste. Mix well to combine.
Step 4
Add the dried oregano, sugar, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to blend the flavors.
Step 5
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
After the sauce has thickened, stir in the heavy cream and mix until fully incorporated.
Step 7
Add the crumbled gorgonzola cheese and stir until melted and evenly combined with the sauce.
Step 8
Taste the sauce and season with black pepper and additional salt if needed.
Step 9
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil.
Step 10
Serve the Gorgonzola Marinara hot over pasta, gnocchi, or as a dipping sauce for bread.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1110.8 grams (1110.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1318 |
| Total Fat 102.30g | 131% |
| Saturated Fat 48.60g | 243% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
| Cholesterol 221mg | 74% |
| Sodium 3753mg | 163% |
| Total Carbohydrate 64.90g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.50g | 55% |
| Total Sugars 38.00g | |
| Protein 36.50g | 73% |
| Vitamin D 24IU | 122% |
| Calcium 786mg | 60% |
| Iron 8mg | 43% |
| Potassium 2175mg | 46% |
Source of Calories