Description
This gorgonzola pasta is easy and fabulous! The creamy gorgonzola sauce combined with the toasty walnuts creates a dish that is indulgent and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (220 grams) short-cut pasta (fusilli, penne, rigatoni…)
- ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- 7 oz (200 grams) Gorgonzola cheese (piccante or dolce)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) double cream
- salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook your pasta until al dente in a large pot of water according to package directions — reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water.
- Warm ½ teaspoon of olive oil in a large skillet or a pan over medium heat. Stir in the chopped walnuts, sprinkle with salt, and toss until combined. Cook until nicely golden and toasted, for about 4 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Place the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the cream, diced gorgonzola cheese, and a few cracks of fresh black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and stir until the cheese is melted and has a smooth consistency (about 3-4 mins). Turn the heat off.
- Drain the pasta, add it to the skillet, and toss until well combined and coated with this creamy gorgonzola pasta sauce. You might need to add a touch of pasta water at this stage to thin the sauce until you get a velvety consistency (optional). Toss in half of the toasted walnuts, and season to taste with more salt and pepper if needed.
- If desired, serve immediately with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and garnish with the remaining walnuts, fresh parsley. Also some freshly grated parmesan cheese would be lovely. Enjoy while it’s still warm.
Notes
- This recipe yields 4 side servings.
- Use piccante or dolce Gorgonzola cheese based on your preference.
- Feel free to add herbs like parsley for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 637
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Gorgonzola Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Pasta with Walnuts