Creamy Gorgonzola Spinach Pasta Recipes

CREAMY GORGONZOLA GNOCCHI WITH SPINACH AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• In a 12-inch skillet add olive oil and set over medium heat.
• When the oil is hot add the shallots, oregano, sage, and black pepper.
• Saute gently until the shallots are soft but not browned, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds or just until fragrant.
• Pour in the heavy cream and let it gently simmer for about 5 minutes or until the cream is slightly thickened.
• Turn the heat to low and add in the gorgonzola cheese.
• Stir gently to help the cheese melt into the cream, about 5 minutes.
• When the cheese is almost completely melted into the cream add the baby spinach and let the warmth of the sauce help soften the fresh spinach.
• Add in the cooked gnocchi and toss to combine.
• To serve, sprinkle the top with chopped toasted pine nuts and optional crumbled gorgonzola cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

CREAMY GORGONZOLA SPINACH PASTA

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.

GORGONZOLA & SPINACH SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Add the spaghetti to a pot of boiling salted water and cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente.
• Meanwhile, put the spinach into a pan, with just the water clinging to the leaves after washing, and cook, stirring over a medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
• Add the butter, milk and Gorgonzola to the spinach and stir until the cheese has melted to a creamy sauce. Season to taste with pepper; salt shouldn't be needed.
• Drain the pasta thoroughly and add to the sauce. Toss well to mix.

SPINACH FETTUCCINI WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat water to a boil for pasta, salt water and cook pasta to al dente.
• Heat butter in a large sauce pot with butter, add garlic, cook 2 minutes then whisk in flour, cook 1 minute. Whisk in stock then cream, bring to a bubble and stir in Gorgonzola, about 2 minutes until melted. Stir in sage and a little pepper and cook 3 minutes more.
• In a serving bowl toss hot pasta with sauce and fresh spinach to wilt in.

CREAMY GORGONZOLA PENNE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
• Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in Gorgonzola cheese until creamy, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in heavy cream and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes. Add spinach and Parmesan cheese to sauce; cook until spinach is heated through and Parmesan is melted, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Place warm pasta into the pot with the sauce and toss evenly to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

FISH WITH GORGONZOLA SPINACH AND LEMON PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta, a minute less than the time indicated on the package (it will be cooked later on a pan for a while). Reserve some pasta cooking water (about 1/4 cup).
• While the pasta is cooking, rinse the spinach and cut off thicker stalks.
• Cook the fish: Pat dry the fish with paper towels, season well with salt, pepper, and thyme. Sprinkle with flour, gently shake off the excess.
• On a large frying pan heat the clarified butter over medium-high heat. When the butter is hot add the fish. Cook for about 2-4 minutes on one side, until nicely brown, turn over and cook for 1-2 minutes. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the fish. Be careful to not overcook the fish (it will be rubbery and dry). When the meat changes its color from translucent to white - it's ready. Transfer the fish to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Make the sauce: Add gorgonzola, lemon juice, lemon zest, cream, and about 1/4 cup pasta cooking water to the pan. Stir until the cheese is melted.
• Add spinach and cooked pasta to the pan. Cook over low heat for about a minute or until spinach is wilted.
• Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice if necessary, serve with the fish.
• Enjoy!

GORGONZOLA PASTA WITH SPINACH AND WALNUTS

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.

GORGONZOLA SHRIMP PASTA

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package directions for al dente. Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook until shrimp are pink, 5-10 minutes. Remove from pan and keep warm., Stir cranberries and wine into same pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is almost evaporated, about 5 minutes., Drain penne, reserving 1 cup of pasta water; add penne to pan. Stir in spinach, cream cheese, Gorgonzola cheese, parsley, salt and reserved shrimp. Cook and stir until mixture is heated through and cheeses are melted, about 5 minutes, adding enough reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency. Top with chopped walnuts.

SPINACH MUSHROOM GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Drizzle the pan with olive oil and add the butter. Throw in the mushrooms and season that with a bit of salt and pepper. Add the spinach and let it thaw a bit, add the chicken stock and let that simmer. It shoud reduce a bit. The Cream is next, add that at a lower heat and add the Gorgonzola. The sauce should be fairly thick at this point, add the sour cream and parsley, stir fairly continuously -- Done! Literally 10 minutes or so.