Spinach Gorgonzola Walnut Shells With Parmesan Cream Recipes

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 WALNUT PASTA

Steps:

• Prepare all the ingredients.
• Cook the pasta al dente (it should have a bite to it), in a small amount of well-salted water. Drain the pasta about 30 seconds before the end of the cooking time, reserve about 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. While the pasta cooks, make the sauce.
• Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan, add the walnuts, lemon zest, pepper, and garlic, cook over medium heat for about 2 minutes, until the walnuts are slightly browned and fragrant.
• Add the wine, cook, stirring constantly, for a couple of minutes, until almost evaporated.
• Add the cream, turn the heat to the minimum and add gorgonzola, stir until cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth, take the pan off the heat.
• Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce and add about 2-4 Tbsp of the pasta cooking water (add more if the sauce is too thick).
• Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like lots of pepper).
• Serve immediately (the sauce thickens quickly), sprinkle fresh basil leaves, grated parmesan and chopped walnuts on top (you can toast the walnut on a dry pan for extra flavor).
• Enjoy!

SPINACH GNOCCHI WITH GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Beat eggs with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg in a large bowl. Mix in ricotta cheese and spinach until evenly blended. Continue mixing in the flour, 1/4 cup at a time until a soft dough forms. If the dough is still sticky, add an additional 1/4 cup of flour. Cover, and place into refrigerator.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Divide the gnocchi dough into 4 pieces, and roll into 1/2 inch thick ropes on a floured surface. Slice each rope into 1/2 inch pieces. Gently boil the gnocchi until they float in the water, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain in a colander, and set aside.
• Meanwhile, pour cream, wine, brandy extract, and 1 pinch of nutmeg into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat and whisk in the Gorgonzola cheese; season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss the gnocchi with the Gorgonzola sauce, and serve immediately.

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.

STEAK GORGONZOLA WITH SPINACH ALFREDO RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• Trim fat from sirloin steak. Cut steak into strips about 1-inch wide and 3-inches long. Place steak in a large zipper plastic bag. Mix marinade ingredients and pour over steak in bag. Seal bag and "mush" the marinade and steak together. Place in refrigerator for 1-3 hours. After steak has marinated, preheat your broiler or outside grill on high. Grill steak to desired doneness. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm in a very low-200 degrees F-oven. Cook fettucine as per package directions. When done, drain. Meanwhile, prepare alfredo sauce by heating the milk and cream in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan. Mix in the cheeses. DO NOT LET THIS BOIL. Whisk egg yolks well in a separate bowl. Pour about 1 cup of the cream/cheese mixture into the egg yolks, whisking while pouring. This is called "tempering" so the eggs don't form a clump when adding it to the sauce. Pour the tempered egg/sauce mixture back in the saucepan while whisking. Continue to whisk over medium-low heat until sauce begins to thicken. This will be anywhere from 3-5 minutes. Add the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir well, cover and remove from heat. In a large bowl, combine the hot cooked fettucine with the sauce and toss well. Plate and top each plate with 1/4 of the steak strips. Drizzle with balsamic glaze if using. Put crumbled gorgonzola on top of steak.

SPINACH GORGONZOLA WALNUT SHELLS WITH PARMESAN CREAM

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350º. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cook pasta shells to desired doneness as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, squeeze spinach to remove moisture.
• In food processor or blender, combine spinach, ricotta, gorgonzola, walnuts, 1 garlic clove and egg.
• Process 30-45 seconds in food processor (1-2 minutes in blender) or until well mixed.
• In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic clove and stir 1 minute or until tender.
• Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir until bubbly.
• Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly with wire whisk.
• Cook and stir 5-6 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
• Stir in parmesan cheese; pour sauce into baking dish.
• Drain pasta shells; rinse with hot water. Drain well.
• Spoon about 1-1/2 tablespoons filling into each pasta shell.
• Arrange stuffed shells in single layer over sauce. Cover tightly with foil.
• Bake at 350º for 20-25 minutes or until thoroughly heated and sauce is bubbly.
• To serve, spoon sauce over stuffed shells.