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Gorgonzola Pasta

Gorgonzola Pasta: 5 Creamy Ways to Indulge Your Senses

  • Author: basmer1517
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 side servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Cook your pasta until al dente in a large pot of water according to package directions — reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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