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Gorgonzola Sauce

Cultural Context

Gorgonzola sauce hails from Italy, where it showcases the rich, creamy flavor of Gorgonzola cheese, a staple of northern Italian cuisine. Traditionally served over pasta or as a dressing for salads, this sauce embodies the Italian love for simple yet decadent flavors. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, often featured in gourmet dishes and modern Italian restaurants.

ItalianITsauce
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup milk
4 oz gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup cream
1 lb gnocchi
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
flat leaf parsley
salt
red pepper flakes

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

2

Add 3/4 cup of milk to the melted butter.

3

Dice 4 oz of gorgonzola cheese and add it to the saucepan, stirring frequently to incorporate.

4

Keep stirring until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

5

If adding pasta or gnocchi, set the sauce aside and bring a large pot of water to a boil.

6

Add a dash of salt to the boiling water and cook 1 lb of gnocchi for 3-4 minutes until they float.

7

Return the sauce to medium heat, add 1/2 cup of cream, and bring to a simmer.

8

Reduce the sauce for about a minute until thickened.

9

Add the cooked gnocchi to the sauce and mix well.

10

Stir in 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated.

11

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt or red pepper flakes if desired.

12

Garnish with flat leaf parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large saucepanlarge potspatulameasuring cup

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Gorgonzola Cream SauceGorgonzola Dressing
Local Name: Salsa Gorgonzola

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