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Wine with food: Gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce, pears and walnuts alongside a glass of Chenin Blanc.

Gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce, pears and walnuts

These gnocchi with gorgonzola sauce combine the best of Italian cuisine with an autumnal note of sweet pears and tart walnuts. The creamy gorgonzola dolce sauce coats the gently cooked gnocchi, while the pears provide a fresh sweetness. Toasted walnuts give the dish the necessary bite and a subtle spiciness. It is a quick yet sophisticated recipe that can be on the table in less than 20 minutes and goes perfectly with a sweet Chenin Blanc.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main course, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 620 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Large pan
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Small pot for gnocchi

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g fresh gnocchi from the chiller cabinet
  • 150 g Gorgonzola dolce mild
  • 100 ml Cream
  • 1 ripe pear e.g. Abate Fetel
  • 40 g Walnut kernels
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • Fresh sage optional
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation
 

PREPARATION:

  • Wash and core the pear and cut into fine slices or cubes.
  • Roughly chop the walnut kernels.
  • Cut the gorgonzola into small pieces.

COOKING STEPS:

  • Roast the walnuts in a pan without fat until golden brown.
  • Remove the nuts from the pan and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in the same pan.
  • Briefly fry the pear slices in it until they caramelize slightly.
  • Remove the pears from the pan.
  • Pour the cream into the pan and heat up.
  • Add the gorgonzola and melt over a low heat.
  • Season the sauce with pepper to taste (salt is not usually necessary because of the cheese).
  • Cook the gnocchi in salted water according to the packet instructions.
  • Drain the gnocchi as soon as they float to the surface.

DIRECTIONS:

  • Place the gnocchi directly into the gorgonzola sauce.
  • Fold in carefully until all the gnocchi are coated.
  • Arrange the roasted pears and toasted walnuts on top.
  • Garnish with fresh sage if desired.
  • Serve hot immediately.

SUPPLEMENTS:

  • Fresh rocket salad with balsamic vinegar
  • Crispy ciabatta
  • Pickled beet

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 18gFat: 32g
Keyword Blue cheese, Chenin Blanc, Gnocchi, Gorgonzola, Italian cuisine, Pear, Quick recipe, Vegetarian, Walnuts, Wine with food
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