Creamy Gorgonzola Pasta with Walnuts

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Gorgonzola pasta with walnuts

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Serves: 2 people

Creamy Gorgonzola Pasta with Walnuts. An oozy, gooey, cheesy, comforting bowl of goodness. I know, I know – it feels like an autumn dish, but sometimes you just need to make something indulgent and soothing, especially when it’s cold outside. The sauce is a simple béchamel, and then the sweet, savoury Gorgonzola is melted through. I like to leave a few pieces of Gorgonzola and stir them in at the end, so you still get little chunks studded through the sauce – a salty surprise in every bite.

This Creamy Gorgonzola Pasta with Walnuts is one of those recipes that feels luxurious, but is actually really simple to throw together. The creamy, cheesy sauce clings to every strand or twist of pasta, and the toasted walnuts bring that lovely crunch and a slightly bitter edge to cut through all the richness. It’s that contrast of textures – soft, melty cheese and crispy nuts – that makes this dish feel a bit special.

I like to serve this with a fresh green salad or some steamed greens on the side, just to balance things out. It also goes beautifully with a glass of chilled white wine (or whatever you’ve got open). Whether you’re making it for a date night in, a dinner party, or just a quiet night on the sofa, Creamy Gorgonzola Pasta with Walnuts never disappoints.

Gorgonzola pasta with walnuts

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

✔️ Ultra-creamy sauce – Rich béchamel with melted Gorgonzola creates an irresistibly silky texture.
✔️ Bold flavour – Sweet, savoury, funky Gorgonzola brings depth and a bit of indulgence.
✔️ Textural contrast – Crunchy toasted walnuts make every bite interesting.
✔️ Minimal ingredients – A short shopping list, but maximum flavour.
✔️ Ready in under 40 minutes – Weeknight-friendly, weekend-worthy.

Another great version of this recipe is my Pasta with Honey Roasted Radicchio or this one with Caramelised Chicory is ridiculously good! This recipe is inspired by Kitchen Sanctuary.

Gorgonzola pasta with walnuts

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  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cook time: 25 minutes
  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Serves: 2 people

Make Creamy Gorgonzola Pasta with Walnuts for a comforting meal. Melted gorgonzola creates an oozy, delightful sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 300 g mushrooms, I used chestnut, halved
  • 1 small onion or shallots, finely chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 30 g butter
  • 300 ml milk
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, crushed
  • 200 - 250 g gorgonzola, roughly cubed, incl rind
  • 200 g pasta of choice, I used wholewheat rigatoni
  • fresh parsley, to serve

Instructions

  • 1)

    Cook the pasta according to the packaging, but cook it 1 minute less.

  • 2)

    Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a heavy based pan and add the mushrooms. Don’t move them around too much, this wil cause the to steam rather than caramelise. Let them brown on 1 side before flipping over. Once nice and browned on all sides, ± 8 – 10 minutes remove from the pan and set aside.

  • 3)

    To the same pan add another tbsp of olive oil and add the onion, sauté until fragrant, ± 3 min. Add the garlic and sauté for another 30 sec.

  • 4)

    Add the butter, once melted and foaming add the flour. Stir  to coat everything and cook for 1-2 minutes until just going darker yellow in colour.

  • 5)

    Turn the heat down and slowly pour in the milk while you keep stirring, it will thicken quite quickly. Add more milk or a splash of water it’s too thick.

  • 6)

    Crumble the gorgonzola into the sauce, setting a few cubes aside for garnishing.

  • 7)

    Stir until the cheese has melted. Taste and season the sauce with pepper and salt.

  • 8)

    Add in the walnuts, pasta and mushrooms and stir to coat.

  • 9)

    Serve straight away with some fresh parsley over the top and the rest of the gorgonzola, the pieces will slowly melt into the dish.

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