I’ve recently joined the Meat Free Monday initiative, a campaign which encourages people to go without meat for one day a week to improve their health and the health of the planet. As I’ve dragged my carnivore husband into this Monday ritual, it’s important that whatever I cook is tasty and satisfying. This dish ticks all the boxes, with the added bonus that you’ll have it on the table in 15 minutes. Be warned, it is not only satisfying, but very rich and a little goes a long way! Serve with a simple green salad to refresh the palate.
Ingredients (serves 4):
40g butter
80g walnut pieces
150g gorgonzola dolce
2/3 cup cream
700g packet potato gnocchi (or even better, homemade gnocchi)
To serve: freshly grated parmesan cheese and fresh chopped chives
Method:
1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. Add the walnuts and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the gorgonzola and the cream and stir, breaking up the gorgonzola with a spoon. Simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cheese has melted and the sauce has thickened a little.
2. Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi in a saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions. Drain, add to the gorgonzola sauce and stir well.
3. Season with freshly ground black pepper and divide amongst 4 pasta bowls. Serve topped with freshly grated parmesan and chopped chives.
