Bow Ties with Gorgonzola Sauce

Name: Bow Ties with Gorgonzola Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta; 1 package (16 ounces) bulk pork sausage; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream; 3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 4 cups fresh spinach, lightly packed; 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The name may sound fancy, but this pasta dish is comforting and simple to prepare. Add a mixed green salad to make it a complete meal for any occasion. —Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 package (16 ounces) bulk pork sausage
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
4 cups fresh spinach, lightly packed
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain.
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, salt and lemon pepper. Add cheese sauce, sausage and spinach to hot pasta; toss to combine. Sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 475 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 813mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.

The name may sound fancy, but this pasta dish is comforting and simple to prepare. Add a mixed green salad to make it a complete meal for any occasion. —Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

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