Dieters, look away! Just staring at these pictures will make you put on a few pounds. Cheese, cream and nuts; it’s every fat-phobic person’s nightmare. And for the non-dieters out there? Heaven! This dish takes just half an hour to prepare, ideal for week nights. After devouring your bowlful and licking out the saucepan you will feel all warm and fuzzy inside with a spring in your step oozing of happiness. This is what good food is all about.
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Gorgonzola & Pine Nut Pasta
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This gorgonzola and pine nut pasta recipe is a heavenly combination. Combine delicious Italian gorgonzola cheese with penne pasta and fresh herbs. Enhance flavours with shallots and dry white wine. Enjoy with whichever pasta you prefer.
Ingredients
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- 15ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
- 3 shallots, finely chopped
- 300ml (½ pint) dry white wine
- 450g (1 lb) penne pasta or any type you prefer
- 284ml (½ pint) double (heavy) cream
- 175g (6 oz) Gorgonzola cheese, cut into small pieces
- 90ml (6 tbsp) pine nuts
- shredded basil, to garnish
Instructions
- To toast the pine nuts, add them to a hot, dry frying-pan and stir continuously until golden brown. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the shallots and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened but not browned. Add the wine and boil rapidly for 5-6 minutes until reduced by half.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water according to the packet instructions. Stir the cream into the wine and shallots and simmer for 2 minutes. Lower the heat, stir in the Gorgonzola and heat gently until the cheese has just melted but there are still a few small lumps. Season to taste.
- Drain the pasta and return to the pan and pour over the Gorgonzola sauce and have the pine nuts. Toss together gently and divide between 4 serving bowls. Scatter over the remaining pine nuts and basil.
Notes
- Gorgonzola has quite a strong flavour, so if you prefer a gentler taste, reduce the amount of cheese used. Of course, if you’re a Gorgonzola fiend, add more to your heart’s desire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 1.475 g
- Sodium: 162 mg
- Fat: 12.95 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.725 g
- Carbohydrates: 22.4 g
- Fiber: 3.075 g
- Protein: 7.2 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg
diva@theSugarBar
cream, cheese and pine nuts? what a fantastic combination. pine nuts i adore so much. this looks awesome! reason to go out and get some gorgonzola tomorrow!
Sarah
Mmmm…thank you…I strongly believe one can never have enough pasta recipes on hand. This looks great!
Elle
Did you say something about licking the pan? Does that include the bowl, too? Sounds fantastic!
Jeanne
Oh me oh my… This reminds me of a pasta sauce I make with Gorgonzola, cream and broccoli (the latter in a vain attempt to appear healthy ;-)). Looks absolutely gorgeous and I don’t see how anyone resists pasta wth pine nuts. Stunning pics!
Susan from Food Blogga
I’m not on a diet, and I’m not looking away. In fact, I want to dig in. Now!
Lynn
My mouth is watering just reading the ingredients.
I cannot wait to try this recipe. The more gorgonzola the better for me!
Linda
I made this on Saturday. First recipe I have tried from the site. Fabulous. Just now have to decide what do to do with the rest of it-there’s only one of me so I can’t eat it all at once..
Renil M. George
Oooy, is that pine nut pasta? Sent some to me.
★★★★★
michelle
haha..sending… 🙂 😉