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Gorgonzola Fusilli with Caramelised Onions and Walnuts

  • Vegetarian
  • Pasta
  • Italian
  • Contains Nuts
  • Contains Dairy

The sweetness of the onions contrasts perfectly with the saltiness of the cheese in this exciting dish. Make sure to use the cheese to suit your own taste!

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Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories 973
  • Carbs 94.4g
  • Fat 54.1g
  • Fibre 5.5g
  • Protein 28.2g
  • Sugar 14g
Recipe Steps
  • 0.0 min

    Bring a pan of salted water to the boil. Also boil the kettle to make the stock - you will need 500ml of boiling water for each stock cube.

  • 0.5 min

    Peel and thinly slice the onion.

  • 2.5 min

    In a frying pan add the olive oil and heat over medium heat.

  • 3.5 min

    Add the onions and continue to cook until softened and beginning to caramelise.

  • 4.0 min

    Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente (roughly 8mins).

  • 4.5 min

    Finely chop the walnuts.

  • 6.0 min

    Stir in the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar into the onions; stir through and cook until well softened.

  • 7.0 min

    In a saucepan melt the butter over medium heat.

  • 8.0 min

    Whisk in the flour until a paste, like wet sand forms.

  • 8.5 min

    Add the correct amount of stock* and stir.

  • 9.0 min

    Add the milk and whisk to avoid lumps.

  • 10.0 min

    Add the gorgonzola cheese, nutmeg and season with salt and pepper.

  • 11.0 min

    Cook the sauce down until thickened slightly.

  • 12.0 min

    Drain the pasta when cooked.

  • 13.0 min

    Add the pasta to the sauce and stir through with the chopped walnuts.

  • 14.0 min

    Distribute pasta among serving plates and garnish, served with caramelised onions.

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Great combinations with a nice contrast between the onions and cheese.

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