Creamy Gorgonzola and Shrimp Pasta

White wine, garlic, gorgonzola ... how can you go wrong? This delicious pasta will tempt you to lick the bowl. ...MORE+ LESS-

Scaron

February 23, 2017

1/2

tbsp butter

1/2

tbsp olive oil

cloves garlic, chopped

lb raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2

cup white wine

salt and pepper, to taste

cup basil leaves, roughly chopped

1/2

cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese

1/2

lb penne, cooked according to package directions

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1

In a large skillet, combine the butter and olive oil. Heat on medium, until the butter is melted, occasionally swirling the pan to combine.
2

Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until softened (do not let it brown!).
3

Add the shrimp to the pan and stir to coat. Cook, flipping the shrimp, until just barely pink on both sides.
4

Pour in the white wine and season with salt and pepper. Stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the basil. Cook for 10 minutes.
5

Sprinkle the gorgonzola evenly over the pan. Stir to combine. Then, add the cooked pasta and toss to coat.
6

Serve immediately.