Penne with Gorgonzola and asparagus
Ingredients
(for 4 people)320 g penne pasta (preferably wholemeal)
400 g asparagus (not too big)
150 g Gorgonzola Dolce
50 ml milk
100 ml vegetable stock
extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
Method:
Clean the asparagus by removing the wooden part. Cut the stalks into discs and leave the tips intact. In a pan, cook the asparagus with 2 or 3 tbsp oil and the stock, until they become soft. Keep the tips to the side and use a mixer to blend the rest together with the cheese and the milk, until you get a soft cream (if necessary, add some more milk or a spoonful of stock). Season with salt and pepper. Cook the penne pasta in plenty of water, drain and cover with the cheese sauce, carefully mixing. Add the asparagus tips kept to one side and serve.AICI – Associazione Insegnanti di Cucina Italiana
Veronica Geraci’s recipe