Fettuccine w/gorgonzola sauce

 
                       Fettuccine w/Gorgonzola Sauce
 
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 Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Main Dishes                      Pasta
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
      1/2  pound         asparagus
    8      ounces        fettuccine
    2      tablespoons   olive oil
    1                    leek -- cut into 1/2" pieces
    1      medium        red bell pepper, seeded -- cut in short strips
    4      cloves        garlic -- minced
    1      15 oz. can    artichoke hearts, drained -- and quartered
    1      cup           cherry tomatoes -- halved
                         Gorgonzola Sauce (recipe follows)
      1/4  cup           Parmesan cheese -- grated
                         cherry tomatoes for garnish, if desired
 
      Cook fettuccine per package directions, drain, place in a warm bowl and ke
 ep warm.
      Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add asparagus, l
 eeks, pepper, and garlic; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until asparagus is crisp
 -tender.  Add artichoke hearts and tomatoes and cook 2-3 minutes or until hot. 
  Add to fettuccine.
      Prepare Gorgonzola Sauce and pour sauce over fettuccine & veggies; toss; s
 prinkle with Parmesan cheese.  Garnish, if desired.  Serve with Parmesan cheese
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