Tomato Gorgonzola Linguine
Tomato Gorgonzola Linguine is a recipe based on our classic Homemade Linguine Marinara, with the addition of Gorgonzola. The strong cheese and the acidic element of the tomatoes balance each other out superbly.
Give it a try and let us know how you like it!
Tomato Gorgonzola Linguine
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 medium red onion diced small
- 10 garlic cloves crushed and chopped peeled, crushed and chopped
- 2 19 ounce cans San Marzano tomatoes
- salt to taste
- 1 recipe Peetz S.M.A.R.T Homemade Pasta cut into linguine
- 3/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Add olive oil.
- Cook onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and simmer for about an hour.
- Adjust seasoning.
- Bring a large pot of well salted water to a boil.
- Cook pasta for 2 minutes.
- Whisk cheese and butter into sauce.
- Simmer for 5 minutes and serve with linguine.
Chef Tips and Tricks
Here are the answers to some of your questions.
What is Gorgonzola?
Gorgonzola is a cheese made from cow’s milk. It is both soft and crumbly. The milk used isn’t heated, therefore it remains moist.
When it comes to the flavour this can range. Some are buttery, while other varieties are sharp. As for colour, it can be perfectly white, or creamy yellow. The marbling throughout is either blue or blue-green
Historically, Gorgonzola dates back to ancient times. The tradition began back in the 11th century, in Italy. Yes, there is an Italian town named Gorgonzola, hence the name! It is located in the Lombardy area of Italy, close to Milan.
Today, the cheese is produced in many countries. Gorgonzola has DOP status in the European Union. The term means Denominazione d’Origine Protetta, or Protected Designation of Origin, which is the guarantee that the product is authentic.
Blue cheese is a category of cheese. Gorgonzola is a blue cheese therefore they are one in the same.
What about wine pairing with recipe?
For this pasta dish we suggest a Pinot Noir. Try one from California or Australia! The funky cheese matches perfectly with the fruity and earthy wine.
