Imagine a restaurant-worthy pasta dish that comes together in less than 30 minutes with just four simple ingredients. This Four Ingredient Creamy Gorgonzola Orecchiette is about to become your new favorite comfort food secret weapon - a luxurious Italian-inspired meal that looks and tastes like you've spent hours in the kitchen, but takes barely any time at all. Prepare to wow your taste buds and impress your dinner guests with this incredibly easy yet sophisticated pasta recipe that proves sometimes, less really is more!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Orecchiette pasta
- Gorgonzola cheese
- Heavy cream
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Add the orecchiette pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, typically 10-12 minutes, until the pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet, crumble the Gorgonzola cheese and pour in the heavy cream.
- Place the skillet over medium-low heat, stirring gently to help the Gorgonzola melt and combine with the cream. Do not let the mixture boil, as this can cause the cream to separate.
- When the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the orecchiette in a colander.
- Add the drained pasta directly into the Gorgonzola cream sauce. Gently toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding small amounts of reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.
- Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the pasta just before serving.
- Transfer the creamy Gorgonzola orecchiette to warm serving plates and serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- • Use room temperature Gorgonzola for smoother melting • Reserve pasta water before draining - it's liquid gold for adjusting sauce consistency • Keep the heat low when combining cream and cheese to prevent separation • Choose high-quality, creamy Gorgonzola for the most intense flavor • Don't overcook the pasta - al dente is key for the best texture • Serve immediately while the sauce is hot and creamy • For extra richness, you can add a small pat of butter when mixing the sauce • Freshly chopped parsley adds a bright, fresh contrast to the rich, creamy sauce
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 601kcal
Carbohydrates: 63g
Protein: 17g
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Cholesterol: 80mg
