Description
Gorgonzola pasta offers an irresistible blend of creamy cheese and toasted walnuts for a delightful meal. Quick and simple to prepare, this dish is perfect for dinner, combining rich flavors and easy steps for a tasty homemade experience.
Ingredients
- Pasta
- Olive oil
- Walnuts
- Salt
- Cream
- Diced gorgonzola cheese
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of water until al dente, following the package directions and reserving ½ cup of cooking water.
- Heat ½ teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped walnuts and a pinch of salt, cooking until golden (about 4 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, over medium-high heat, combine cream, diced gorgonzola, and black pepper. Simmer gently, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth (about 3-4 minutes). Turn off the heat.
- Drain the pasta and add to the skillet, tossing to coat with the gorgonzola sauce. If needed, add a bit of reserved pasta water for a creamier consistency. Stir in half of the toasted walnuts and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, garnish with remaining walnuts, parsley, and optionally some freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
For a lighter version, use less cream and more pasta water.
Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor, so don’t skip this step.
Feel free to add vegetables like spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg