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Pasta Gorgonzola with Spinach, Red Peppers, and Pine Nuts

Pasta Gorgonzola with Spinach, Red Peppers, and Pine Nuts prepared dish

This pasta gorgonzola dish features a creamy sauce enriched with the bold flavors of gorgonzola cheese, complemented by fresh spinach and sweet red peppers. Toasted pine nuts add a delightful crunch, making this a satisfying and elegant meal. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include pine nuts, gorgonzola cheese, salt, garlic.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 50 g pine nuts (toasted)
  • 150 g gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 200 g fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 50 g parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 300 g pasta

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped red bell pepper and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and add the Gorgonzola cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
  6. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, mixing well to coat the pasta evenly.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 550
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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