ORCHETTA PASTA WITH ROASTED GARLIC & VINE RIPE ROMA TOMATOES IN A MILD GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE
with Fresh Herbs
Serves 6 to 8

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb Orchetta pasta
1 cup of gorgonzola cheese
6 vine ripe Roma tomatoes, cut into quarters
4 garlic cloves, roasted
1 pint heavy cream or half & half
Salt
Fresh ground black pepper
Red pepper flakes or dried chili peppers (optional)
Extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup basil, chiffonad
1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped.

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INSTRUCTIONS

Cut and prepare the tomatoes and garlic, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Put into a 350 oven to roast until done. In a saucepan, whisk the cream on high heat until almost bubbling, lower the heat, add the gorgonzola cheese and whisk until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper. cook the pasta al-dente.
When all done, toss together in a large pasta bowl. Add chopped basil and parsley. Fresh ground black pepper to taste.