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Spinach Gorgonzola Pasta Salad

Fresh baby spinach tossed with crumbled gorgonzola, bowtie pasta, and a simple, homemade garlicky vinaigrette.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 436 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound bow tie pasta or any short pasta you like
  • 12 ounces baby spinach
  • 1/2 pound gorgonzola crumbled
For the Italian dressing
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cloves garlic paste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine together all of the dressing ingredients and whisk until emulsified. Alternatively, use a food processor or blender. Taste test the dressing and season with salt and pepper if required.
For the salad
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  1. Cook pasta in salted water (2 tablespoons salt per gallon of water) until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water until just warm. Drain well.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, spinach, gorgonzola, and half of the dressing. If you need more dressing, add a bit at a time to get the consistency just right. The remaining dressing can be served on the side or saved in the fridge for a green salad during the week.
  3. The spinach gorgonzola pasta salad's flavor will taste much better if chilled for at least an hour before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Chilling for a few hours before serving really amps up the flavor.
  • Leftovers can be saved for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 34.5g (12%) Protein 13.8g (28%) Fat 28.3g (44%) Saturated Fat 8.2g (41%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 551mg (23%) Potassium 350mg (10%) Fiber 1.8g (7%) Sugar 0.2g (0%) Calcium 185mg (19%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 436

% Daily Value*

Calories 436kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 34.5g 12%
Protein 13.8g 28%
Fat 28.3g 44%
Saturated Fat 8.2g 41%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 551mg 23%
Potassium 350mg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Sugar 0.2g 0%
Calcium 185mg 19%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.