Description

This gorgonzola pasta features a rich, creamy sauce made with melted gorgonzola cheese and toasted walnuts, perfect for a quick dinner or comforting meal everyone will love.

Ingredients

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8 ounces pasta of choice
½ teaspoon olive oil
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cream
4 ounces diced gorgonzola cheese
¼ teaspoon fresh black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, reserving ½ cup of the cooking water.
In a large skillet, warm ½ teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the chopped walnuts, season with salt, and cook for about 4 minutes until golden and toasted. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, over medium-high heat, add the cream, diced gorgonzola cheese, and some black pepper. Simmer gently, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth (about 3-4 minutes). Turn off the heat.
Drain the pasta and add it to the sauce in the skillet. Toss until well coated, adding reserved pasta water if needed to achieve a velvety consistency. Mix in half of the toasted walnuts and adjust seasoning as desired.
Serve immediately, drizzling with extra virgin olive oil and garnishing with remaining walnuts, fresh parsley, and freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

For added flavor, consider using a mix of different pasta shapes.
Feel free to adjust the amount of gorgonzola cheese to suit your taste preferences.
The dish is best served warm, but it can be enjoyed later; just reheat gently.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 40mg