Penne Rigate with Brussels Sprouts and Gorgonzola

Name: Penne Rigate with Brussels Sprouts and Gorgonzola
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams brussels sprouts—trimmed, loose outer leaves reserved and sprouts thinly sliced; 1 long red fresh chile—halved, seeded and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick; 113 grams Gorgonzola cheese, preferably dolce latte, crumbled; 2 Tbsps extra-virgin olive oil; 227 grams penne rigate; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped thyme

Penne Rigate with Brussels Sprouts and Gorgonzola might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 437 calories, 18g of protein, and 16g of fat. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. 1 person found this recipe to be delicious and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up brussels sprouts—trimmed, olive oil, thyme, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil.

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Add the onion and cook over moderately high heat, stirring, for 3 minutes.

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Onion

Add the sliced brussels sprouts, chile and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the sprouts are just tender, about 3 minutes.

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Add the reserved sprout leaves, cover and remove from the heat.

Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the penne until al dente.

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Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the pasta water.

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Add the penne to the skillet along with the pasta cooking water and cook over moderate heat, stirring to coat the pasta with the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.

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Vegetable