You can create a phenomenal dish without having to invest a lot of cash or time. A simple pasta recipe is an easy way to impress friends with your culinary skills. In less than an hour you can create a dish that is both beautiful to behold, and decadent to consume.
Pasta can be a rich hearty dish. It can also be a light, summery affair with the right ingredients. Having a quality wine on hand to serve with any pasta a dish is a simple way to kick your meal up a notch. When it is properly chosen it can enhance the flavors that you have added to the pasta. For this recipe a chilled, dry white wine is recommended.
Boil tri-color pasta in a large pot of water. Remove the pasta from the burner and drain thoroughly while it is still quite firm. Your pasta will simmer in a soft later on and should be able to soften a bit further. Toss the pasta in the strainer in order to separate the pasta and ensure that it has been thoroughly drained.
In a deep pan slowly saute several chopped cloves of garlic and a half cup of sliced mushrooms in one teaspoon of olive oil. One rounded teaspoon of a store bought, jarred variety can be substituted. Once the garlic has slightly browned and definitely softened a bit, add one can of diced, seasoned tomatoes. These can be seasoned with basil and oregano. If you have the time you can chop fresh basil in yourself, but the already seasoned tomatoes will do.
A great addition is pine nuts. Because the flavor of these are so distinct, it may be best to leave these out if you are entertaining finicky eaters. They also make for a nice substitution for garlic when your company happens to not be found of garlic.
Let this mixture simmer until the flavors come together. Add one cup of finely chopped spinach, fresh or frozen. Let this return to a slow boil and then slowly mix in one quarter cup of cream, preferably heavy, and one quarter cup of fresh gorgonzola cheese. This can then be seasoned with either sea salt or regular table salt to your preference. You can add your pasta to this sauce as it simmers and let the noodles slowly soften to the desired texture.
Serve this in your finest serving dish, topped with parmesan cheese that has been fresh shredded. A side salad will make a phenomenal compliment to this dish, especially one with dark greens and a light vinegar and oil dressing. With a good wine selection, your guest will be warm, full and quite content.
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