Tomato-gorgonzola Sauce With Pasta Shells

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb dry medium pasta shell
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup creamy gorgonzola, crumbled
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• salt

Recipe

• 1 bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the shells.
• 2 cook shells according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• 3 heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. add onion, pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook 3 minutes, or until onion is translucent. add tomato paste and garlic; saute for 1 minute.
• 4 stir in tomatoes and vinegar. bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
• 5 add cream, simmer for 1 minute, then stir in cheese, basil, cooked shells, and salt.
• 6 serve immediately.