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Gorgonzola tortiglioni with shrimp

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 500 g pasta (tortiglioni, penne or similar)
  • salt water
  • 300g Gorgonzola
  • 1 bunch of leeks (spring onions)
  • 250 g mushrooms, preferably fresh, otherwise from the can
  • 200 g shrimp(s) (party shrimp), lightly fried
  • 300 g whipped cream
  • 200 g herb quark (spring quark light, 10%)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1 piece(s) fresh ginger, sugar cube-sized, finely diced
  • 1 shot of dry white wine
  • salt and pepper
  • nutmeg
  • herbs, fresh

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 30 minutes

Briefly sauté the finely diced garlic and ginger, then add the sliced ​​mushrooms until the water has evaporated, then add the sliced ​​spring onions. Add the cream, spring quark, and coarsely chopped Gorgonzola, and bring to a boil. Season with spices and a dash of white wine. Cook the pasta in salted water for 10-12 minutes according to the package instructions. Add 3 tablespoons of the pasta water to the cheese sauce, then drain the rest. Combine the pasta with the sauce and toss to combine. Serve on plates, arrange the lightly fried shrimp on top, and garnish with herbs.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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Gorgonzola tortiglioni with shrimp