Best 6 Penne With Spinach Gorgonzola And Walnuts Recipes

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Penne with spinach, gorgonzola, and walnuts is a delectable pasta dish that marries the flavors of creamy cheese, earthy greens, and crunchy nuts. It's a perfect meal for any occasion, whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a sophisticated dish to impress your guests. The combination of spinach, gorgonzola, and walnuts creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. So if you're ready to embark on a culinary journey, let's dive into the world of penne with spinach, gorgonzola, and walnuts.

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PENNE GORGONZOLA WITH CHICKEN



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This rich, creamy pasta dish is a snap to throw together for a weeknight meal but special enough for company. You can substitute another cheese for the Gorgonzola if you like. -George Schroeder, Port Murray, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
6 to 8 fresh sage leaves, thinly sliced
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in oil on all sides. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Add cream and broth; cook until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the Gorgonzola cheese, sage, salt and pepper; cook just until cheese is melted., Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GORGONZOLA PASTA WITH SPINACH AND WALNUTS



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This easy pasta dish takes less than 30 minutes and less than 10 ingredients to make. The gorgonzola packs a creamy punch of flavor that is well balanced by the Parmesan and buttery spinach. The finely chopped toasty walnuts add a nice crunchy texture to each bite.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Kosher salt
12 ounces spaghetti
1/2 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
5 ounces baby spinach (about 4 cups)
1 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a large skillet over medium heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the walnuts to a cutting board (reserve the skillet) and let cool slightly, then very finely chop.
  • In the last 2 minutes of cooking the pasta, add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat. Add the spinach, cover and cook until wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cooked pasta, gorgonzola, Parmesan, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and 1/2 cup of the reserved cooking water to the skillet. Toss until the cheese is melted and the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce. Add more pasta water as needed; season with salt.
  • Divide the pasta among shallow bowls and top with the walnuts. Drizzle any remaining sauce in the skillet on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Fat 25 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Cholesterol 45 milligrams, Sodium 823 milligrams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 2 grams

PENNE WITH SPINACH, GORGONZOLA, AND WALNUTS



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Categories     Pasta     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 7

Kosher salt
8 oz. fresh baby spinach leaves (10 lightly packed cups)
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
12 oz. dried penne (3-1/2 cups)
3/4 cup heavy cream
2-1/2 oz. crumbled Gorgonzola (1/2 cup) Freshly ground black pepper
3 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Tip: To wilt the spinach perfectly, put it in a colander and drain the pasta over it.Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Put the spinach in a colander in the sink. Toast the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet in the oven until dark golden-brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside. Cook the penne according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the cooking water and drain the pasta in the colander over the spinach. Put the cream, Gorgonzola, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and a pinch of salt in a 12-inch nonstick skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the pasta and spinach, and 2 Tbs. each of the walnuts and chives. Cook, stirring constantly, until some of the sauce is absorbed by the pasta, about 2 minutes. If necessary, add some of the cooking water to moisten the pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowls, sprinkle with the remaining 2 Tbs. walnuts and 1 Tbs. chives, and serve nutrition information (per serving): Calories (kcal): 620; Fat (g): 28; Fat Calories (kcal): 260; Saturated Fat (g): 14; Protein (g): 19; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 7; Carbohydrates (g): 72; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 5; Sodium (mg): 560; Cholesterol (mg): 80; Fiber (g): 7;

PENNE WITH CREAMY WALNUT SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 ounces fresh spinach
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped*
2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Ground black pepper to taste
1 to 1 1/2 pounds penne (tubular pasta}
1 head broccoli
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring a large covered pot of water to a rapid boil. While the water heats, wash the spinach and transfer it to a separate large pot. The water clinging to the leaves should provide enough moisture to steam it. Cover and cook the spinach on medium-high heat for about 4 minutes, until wilted but still bright green. Drain. In a food processor or blender, combine the spinach, walnuts, cottage cheese, garlic, Parmesan, basil, and salt and pepper until smooth, working in batches if necessary. Add pepper to taste and set aside. When the water boils, stir in the pasta, cover, and return to a boil. Then uncover the pot and cook until the pasta is al dente, about 7 minutes. While the pasta cooks, cut the broccoli into spears, blanch it in boiling water to cover until just tender, about 5 minutes, and set it aside. Drain the pasta and serve immediately in individual warmed bowls, topped with spinach walnut sauce and several steamed broccoli spears. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, if you wish.

PENNE WITH GORGONZOLA AND WALNUTS



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Blue cheese may be substituted if you cannot find gorganzola. I used the crumbles and it worked great. We loved the contrast of the creamy sauce and the crunch of the walnuts.

Provided by riffraff

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb penne, with ridges
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup ham, diced (optional)
2 shallots, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped finely
8 ounces gorgonzola
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 ounces parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling water until firm but tender.
  • In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil.
  • Add the sage, ham, shallots, and walnuts, and cook over medium until the ham begins to brown and the shallots become tender and translucent.
  • Add milk, cream, and gorgonzola, and stir and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, add the nutmeg and Parmesan, and toss with cooked pasta.
  • Top with more Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 897, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 87.3, Sodium 1053.8, Carbohydrate 97.7, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 0.8, Protein 29.9

PENNE ALLA GORGONZOLA



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Cheese     Pasta     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Blue Cheese     Parmesan     Sage     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound penne (preferably ridged)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage, crumbled
1 cup whole milk
1/2 pound Gorgonzola dolce or Saga Blue, rind discarded and cheese cut into pieces (2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 ounces finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water , stirring occasionally, until al dente, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • While pasta boils, heat butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook sage, stirring, 1 minute. Add milk and Gorgonzola and cook, stirring and breaking up cheese, until sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes (sauce will be thin). Reduce heat to low and stir in pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water and drain pasta. Add pasta and parmesan to sauce, stirring to coat. Thin with a little reserved cooking water if necessary.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh spinach and gorgonzola cheese.
  • If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
  • To make the sauce creamier, add a splash of milk or cream.
  • If you like your sauce spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the pasta immediately, topped with additional gorgonzola cheese and walnuts.

Conclusion:

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

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