Tomato-Gorgonzola Sauce With Pasta Shells

• 3/4 lb dry medium pasta shell
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup creamy gorgonzola, crumbled
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• salt

1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the shells.
2. Cook shells according to package directions; drain and set aside.
3. Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add onion, pepper flakes, and black pepper; cook 3 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Add tomato paste and garlic; saute for 1 minute.
4. Stir in tomatoes and vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
5. Add cream, simmer for 1 minute, then stir in cheese, basil, cooked shells, and salt.
6. Serve immediately.

pasta shell, olive oil, onion, red pepper, ground black pepper, tomato paste, garlic, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, heavy cream, creamy gorgonzola, fresh basil, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tomato-gorgonzola-sauce-with-pasta-shells-250859 (may not work)