Best 5 Gorgonzola Pasta With Spinach And Walnuts Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to discover the harmonious blend of flavors in gorgonzola pasta with spinach and walnuts. This delectable dish tantalizes the taste buds with its rich, creamy sauce, vibrant greens, and a symphony of textures. The creamy and tangy gorgonzola cheese, combined with the earthy flavors of spinach and the nutty crunch of walnuts, creates a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you seek a comforting meal for a cozy night in or a sophisticated dish to impress guests at a dinner party, this gorgonzola pasta recipe promises to deliver a memorable dining experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK 30-MINUTE SPAGHETTI WITH SPINACH GORGONZOLA AND WALNUTS



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Quick 30-minute Spaghetti with Spinach and Gorgonzola, is a simple easy quick dish to prepare. The flavors of the spinach, and the cream that forms from the Gorgonzola is a perfect pair to that perfectly cooked past! More so, the walnuts add such a pleasure in texture making every forkful a delight! Make tonight pasta night!

Provided by Loreto and Nicoletta

Categories     Pasta

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 10

300 g (11 oz) spaghetti
6 cups fresh spinach
1 Tbsp butter
1 Tbsp Evo oil
salt and pepper to taste
150 g Gorgonzola, cubed
1/4 Parmigiano Reggiano, freshly grated
1/2 cup pasta water
1/3 cup walnuts
Finely grated Parmigiano Reggiano

Steps:

  • Bring a large saute pan to medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for about 3 minutes tossing them in the pan. Let them cool slightly, then chop finely.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, place spaghetti in and cook for the recommended time on the package, or a minute less.
  • At around the last 3 minutes of the pasta cooking time, in the same saute pan where you toasted the walnuts, toss in butter and olive oil, and melt on medium heat. Then, throw in spinach and season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook 2-3 minutes, stirring periodically until wilted.
  • Take spaghetti out of water with a strainer and toss into pan with spinach. Add cubed gorgonzola and grated Parmigiano, and toss well on low heat adding pasta water a little at a time to form a creamy sauce. Taste for seasoning and sprinkle with ground black pepper.
  • Plate pasta and garnish with chopped walnuts. Add some of the creamy sauce on top along with some grated Parmigiano, and most of all, enjoy.

CREAMY GORGONZOLA SPINACH PASTA



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This is one of those super quick pasta recipes that is ready in about 20 minutes. Use any kind of pasta and serve with this creamy Gorgonzola sauce with fresh spinach.

Provided by gartenfee

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
1 ½ tablespoons butter
2 shallots, minced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4 cups fresh spinach
½ cup Gorgonzola cheese
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  • In the meantime, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook shallots until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in cream and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add spinach and crumble in Gorgonzola cheese. Season with salt and pepper and cook until spinach is wilted and sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.
  • Drain fusilli and toss with sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 730 calories, Carbohydrate 88.5 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Fat 33.9 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 293.3 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

BACON, SPINACH & GORGONZOLA PASTA



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An indulgent pasta dish that is quick and cheap to make

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

350g penne pasta
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion , chopped
8 rashers smoked back bacon , chopped
200ml hot vegetable stock
300g frozen pea
150g pack gorgonzola , cubed
250g spinach

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan, then add the onion and cook for 3 mins until starting to soften. Add the bacon, cook for a further 5 mins, then pour in the hot stock and bring to the boil. Simmer for a few mins until the liquid has reduced slightly.
  • Stir in the peas, followed by the gorgonzola, until the cheese has melted and the peas are defrosted. Quickly stir through the spinach to wilt. Drain the pasta and mix with the sauce, then serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 4.06 milligram of sodium

GORGONZOLA PASTA WITH WALNUTS



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"Quick, easy and delicious, this appealing side dish is a weeknight staple at our house. We never tire of it," says Trisha Kruse of Eagle, Idaho. Serve as an accompaniment to chicken or pork.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces uncooked spaghetti
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion in oil over medium heat for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat., Drain spaghetti; add to the skillet. Stir in the cheese, vinegar and salt. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 711mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

GORGONZOLA AND WALNUT SPAGHETTI



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Make and share this Gorgonzola and Walnut Spaghetti recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

salt
1/2-2/3 lb spaghetti
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces
3 garlic cloves, cracked away from skin but still whole
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
6 ounces crumbled gorgonzola
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add salt, then add the pasta; cook to al dente, about 7 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add in olive oil and butter.
  • Add the garlic and nuts; cook 5 minutes.
  • Remove garlic when it gets golden brown.
  • Add in broth and cream; bring to a bubble; add in the cheese and melt into sauce.
  • Drain pasta well and add it to the sauce.
  • Add sage; toss to coat pasta in sauce and walnuts; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1256.1, Fat 80.5, SaturatedFat 36.6, Cholesterol 160.6, Sodium 1448.3, Carbohydrate 96.3, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 40.6

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spinach. If you only have frozen spinach, thaw it completely and squeeze out any excess water before using.
  • If you don't have walnuts, you can use another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
  • To make the dish vegetarian, omit the bacon. You can also use a vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead. Just be aware that the sauce will be thinner.
  • Serve the pasta with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Conclusion:

This gorgonzola pasta with spinach and walnuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of creamy gorgonzola, fresh spinach, and crunchy walnuts is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and flavorful pasta recipe, give this one a try.

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