Tortellini with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings2
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
 Parmesan and romano cheese1 Tablespoon, grated
 Butter2 Teaspoon, melted
 Dried basil1/2 Teaspoon, crushed
 Dried oregano1/4 Teaspoon, crushed
 Dried marjoram1/4 Teaspoon, crushed
 Heavy cream1 1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Gorgonzola cheese3 Ounce, crumbled
 Ground nutmeg1/8 Teaspoon
 1 9-ounce package fresh cheese tortellini

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat the broiler.

MAKING
2. Take a bowl and mix Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, marjoram, butter and breadcrumbs to prepare the topping.
3. Take a heavy 1 ½ quart saucepan and mix Gorgonzola cheese, nutmeg and cream and allow it to boil.
4. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring, till cheese melts.
5. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring continuously, till the sauce gets a thin consistency.
6. Simultaneously, cook tortellini as per the instructions given in the package and drain to remove excess water.
7. Mix tortellini and sauce and cook, stirring frequently, till the mixture gets thoroughly heated.

FINALIZING
8. Take a 12x7 1/2x2-inch baking dish and transfer the cooked tortellini mixture to it.
9. Add the topping to the pasta in an even manner.
10. Allow to broil till top gets slightly toasted.

SERVING
11. Serve hot.
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