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I have a soft spot in my heart for gorgonzola cheese. It makes me chuckle too. All because of my Grandfather Filippo Garrubbo. Born in the USA in 1908, his parents longed for Italy and so returned there just a few years later. Shortly thereafter, his father, older brother, and uncle were killed in a quarry explosion while my grandfather was sent on an errand to buy cigarettes. This tragedy made him into the gentlest of souls. I suppose this is why he felt compelled at age 75 to tell me about what he called his life’s most cruel behavior, some 50 years earlier.
You see, when he eventually returned to America as a teenager, he took a young woman on a date to the movies. He leaned over to kiss her and immediately noticed that her breath was terrible. So bad, in fact, that he excused himself to the bathroom and never returned. “She was such a nice girl,” he told me with his thick accent, “but her breath smelled like a gorgonzola cheese.” And now, some 75 years after that fateful date, I cannot think of gorgonzola cheese — or smell bad breath for that matter — without smiling and thinking of my grandfather.
So in his honor, please enjoy this fragrant dish. And bring breath mints for your guests.
Buon Appetito!
Ed Garrubbo
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Ingredients
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the butter and heavy cream. When the butter is melted, add the fontina, mascarpone, Parmigiano, and gorgonzola. Stir until melted together.
Cook the pasta until al dente (about 2 minutes less than the package directions). Drain and add to the sauce. Cook for 1 minute, stirring until pasta is thoroughly coated.
Serve in warm bowls with grated Parmigiano, salt and pepper to taste.
Edwin Garrubbo
Ed Garrubbo has been studying, cooking, searching for, and thinking about la cucina italiana for as long as he can remember. He cooks a wide range of Italian dishes, but loves his pasta most. He visits restaurants, cooking schools, markets, and food artisans across Italy, and wherever Italians practice their craft. He is a member of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina, and is a citizen of both the United States and Italy.
Definitely must try this one!
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Thanks for sharing the great story. I chucked just hearing it. I remember Him being a very gentle and kid man also. Oh, can’t sign off wth out wishing a great birthday…It is a big bithday month in the Garrubbo house. Hope it was wonderful. Love, Aunt Linda
thanks! he was a great guy. and thanks for the bday wishes
Recipe is simple and sounds delicious. Sam and I will try it and let you know. The personal story is a great touch.
thanks! simple and a crowd pleaser too.
I love this newsletter and often try the recipes.
thanks so much. let me know how they turn out.
ed
Nice story… hahaha
One of my favorite recipes is similar to this with linguine and adds sun dried tomatoes, prosciutto, and shallots. Guests think it is so amazing and yet so easy.
Will be in NYC in November. Where should I go eat?
xo mags
ok. will try it out! check out the Sunday Pasta restaurant guide for nyc. ed