Macaroni with Gorgonzola and Walnuts

Posted 2013-07-07 by Sandra Lawson ⇒ follow

The first time I ever ate any kind of pasta with gorgonzola was on holiday in Sardinia many years ago. I was apprehensive, but it was sublime. Had I been a cat I would have been licking my lips in search of any stray morsels long after the plate had been cleared away. Be warned: this is not a dish for those watching their cholesterol.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 2 servings

Ingredients
225g pasta (I prefer macaroni: either penne or rigatoni)
100g creamy gorgonzola (the mountain variety that is almost like double cream is superb) or dolcelatte
50g unsalted butter.
150ml sour cream or crème fraîche, but single cream is also permissible. For total indulgence you could spoil yourself with mascarpone.
Salt and pepper to taste
Freshly grated parmesan for serving

Method

Fill a large pan with salted water, bring to the boil, add your choice of pasta and cook for approximately 12 minutes until al dente.