Description
This gorgonzola pasta is a quick and flavorful dish that combines creamy cheese, toasted walnuts, and fresh parsley. Ideal for a comforting dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cream
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente, reserving ½ cup of pasta cooking water.
- In a skillet, warm ½ teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped walnuts and salt, cooking until golden and toasted, about 4 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, over medium-high heat, combine cream, diced gorgonzola cheese, and black pepper. Simmer gently, stirring until cheese melts and sauce is smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Turn heat off.
- Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Toss well with the creamy gorgonzola sauce, adding reserved pasta water to reach a velvety consistency if needed. Mix in half of the toasted walnuts, seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, remaining walnuts, fresh parsley, and Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
You can sprinkle additional black pepper on top for extra flavor.
Add more pasta cooking water if the sauce appears too thick.
To enhance flavor, use quality gorgonzola cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg