Description
Indulge in this flavorful Blue Cheese Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Walnuts. It's a harmonious blend of rich, earthy, and nutty flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
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- 45g (6 tbsp) walnuts
- 600g (21oz) spaghetti
- 28g (2 tbsp) butter
- 250g (2 1/2 cups) mushrooms, sliced
- 250g (8 cups) spinach, washed
- 375ml (1 1/2 cups) double / heavy cream
- 150g (5oz) Gorgonzola cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts by adding them to a hot, dry frying pan and stir continuously until golden brown. Set aside.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pan over a medium heat.
- Fry the mushrooms until browned, which should take about 3 minutes.
- Tip in the spinach and stir around for about 2 minutes or until wilted.
- Pour in the cream and let it heat through for 2 minutes.
- Break the cheese up in pieces and stir it into the sauce, making sure it melts completely.
- Tip the cooked pasta into the pan and mix until the pasta is completely covered in sauce.
- Season to taste. Sprinkle the walnuts on top and serve immediately with your favourite crusty bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any type of pasta you prefer - penne, tortellini, tagliatelle, fettuccini - you name it!
- Feel free to experiment with other types of blue cheese to make the sauce, be it stilton, roquefort, or cambozola.
- If you don’t like walnuts or can’t get hold of them, pine nuts make an excellent alternative. Don’t forget to toast them before cooking starts!
- Want to make the meal even more substantial? Serve it with a grilled chicken breast or steak!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Italian