Gorgonzola Parmesan Twists Food

GORGONZOLA SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring the heavy cream to a full boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then continue to boil rapidly for 45 to 50 minutes, until thickened like a white sauce, stirring occasionally.
• Off the heat, add the Gorgonzola, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and parsley. Whisk rapidly until the cheeses melt and serve warm. If you must reheat, warm the sauce over low heat until melted, then whisk vigorously until the sauce comes together.

GORGONZOLA-PARMESAN TWISTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment. Roll out pastry on lightly floured surface to 12-inch square. Arrange prosciutto in single layer on half of pastry. Sprinkle cheeses, then thyme over. Brush egg glaze on other half of pastry and fold over onto cheese; press firmly. Roll out pastry to 11x8-inch rectangle. Brush with egg glaze; sprinkle with pepper. Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Twist strips 3 times and arrange on sheets, pressing ends onto sheet to keep strips twisted. Brush twists lightly with egg glaze. Bake until brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.

PASTA PRIMAVERA WITH A GORGONZOLA TWIST

Steps:

• in a wok or very large pan, saute the onion with garlic, olive oil, 1T balsamic, sugar and lots of pepper on med-low for 15min or until caramelized.
• meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package and reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
• add the broccoli to the onions and a few tablespoons of the pasta water.
• cook until the broccoli is a few minutes from done, adding more water as it boils away.
• add peas and tomato and cook for 3 more minutes.
• add the pasta, another 3 TB water and cheese.
• sprinkle with remaining balsamic, toss and serve.

PASTA TWISTS GORGONZOLA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions drain, return to pot, cover and keep warm if necessary.Meanwhile, in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, sauté red or green pepper in butter or margarine for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender set aside.In a 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, whisk cheese, milk, cream and butter or margarine until cheese melts and mixture is smooth.Pour sauce over drained macaroni in pot. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese toss to coat evenly. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.Before serving, toss pasta again. Pour into a large serving dish. Sprinkle with pepper. Garnish with reserved pepper strips, parsley sprigs and additional crumbled Gorgonzola if desired.

GORGONZOLA-PARMESAN TWISTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees, Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment. Roll out pastry on lightly floured surface to 12 inch square.
• Arrange prosciutto in a single layer on half of pastry. Sprinkle cheeses, then thyme over. Brush egg glaze on other half of pastry and fold over onto cheese; press firmly.
• Roll out pastry to 11 x 8 inch rectangle. Brush with egg glaze; sprinkle with pepper. Cut crosswise into 1/2 inch strips. Twist strips 3 times and arrange on sheets, pressing ends onto sheet to keep strips twisted. Brush twist lightly with egg glaze.
• Bake until browned; about 15 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.