Description
Gorgonzola pasta is a delightful dish featuring a creamy sauce made from gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts. Easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for a comforting dinner or a satisfying lunch, making it perfect for lovers of homemade meals.
Ingredients
- pasta
- olive oil
- walnuts
- salt
- heavy cream
- gorgonzola cheese
- black pepper
- fresh parsley
- parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of water until al dente according to package instructions, reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.
- In a large skillet, warm ½ teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Mix in the chopped walnuts and salt, cooking until golden, about 4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add cream, diced gorgonzola cheese, and a few cracks of fresh black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the cheese melts and the mixture is smooth (approximately 3-4 minutes). Turn off the heat.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet, tossing to combine with the creamy sauce. If needed, add some reserved pasta water to achieve a velvety texture. Stir in half of the toasted walnuts and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, garnish with remaining walnuts, fresh parsley, and some freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy warm.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the quantity of gorgonzola cheese according to your taste.
Using whole wheat pasta can add extra fiber and nutrients to the dish.
For added flavor, consider adding a dash of garlic powder to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg