GORGONZOLA
CREAM SAUCE SMOTHERED TORTELLINI
1½
cups dry white Vermouth
2½ cups heavy cream
½ t. freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 t. salt
2 T. oil
1½ lb. tortellini
¾ lb. sweet Gorgonzola, crumbled
1½ T. grated shredded Parmesan
Bring
Vermouth to boil in heavy sauce pan. Add heavy cream and return
to boil; season to taste with black pepper then add nutmeg. Simmer
for about 15 minutes stirring frequently. Keep warm.
Bring large pot of water to boil with salt and oil. Add tortellini,
return to boil and stir for about 5 minutes or until just under-cooked.
Drain and return tortellini to pot.
Add half Gorgonzola and all Parmesan to cream sauce and pour over
drained tortellini. Set over medium heat and stir for about 3 minutes
to well coat pasta. Divide into portions and sprinkle with remaining
Gorgonzola and some chopped parsley. Toasted walnuts are also delicious
sprinkled over the top. |