Gorgonzola Walnut Pasta
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
812 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian
Gorgonzola Walnut Pasta
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Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
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Ingredients
gorgonzola sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup (25g) ground walnuts
- ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- ½ cup (120ml) dry white wine
- ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream 30-36%
- ½ cup (100g) gorgonzola cheese I used mild (dolce) variety
- 2-4 tablespoons pasta cooking water
- salt and black pepper to taste
additionally:
- 6.5- oz (180g) spaghetti
to finish:
- fresh basil leaves
- a few walnuts to sprinkle on top toasted
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Prepare all the ingredients.
- Cook the pasta al dente (it should have a bite to it), in a small amount of well-salted water. Drain the pasta about 30 seconds before the end of the cooking time, reserve about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan, add the walnuts, lemon zest, pepper, and garlic, cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, until the walnuts are slightly browned and fragrant.
- Add the wine, cook, stirring constantly, for a couple of minutes, until almost evaporated.
- Add the cream, turn the heat to the minimum and add gorgonzola, stir until cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, take the pan off the heat.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and add about 2-4 Tbsp of the pasta cooking water (add more if the sauce is too thick).
- Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like lots of pepper).
- Serve immediately (the sauce thickens quickly), sprinkle fresh basil leaves, grated parmesan and chopped walnuts on top (you can toast the walnut on a dry pan for extra flavor).
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Calories count = 1/2 of the recipe. You can serve this pasta with a crunchy salad on the side or with a pan-fried fish/chicken breast.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
812kcal
(41%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 812 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 812kcal | 41% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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