Spaghetti in a delicate gorgonzola cream sauce with wilted spinach and topped with toasted breadcrumbs - only 6 ingredients, most of which are likely in your pantry, and 15 minutes cook time for this beautiful and comforting pasta dish.

The best way I can explain spaghetti gorgonzola is to call it gourmet mac and cheese.
It has all the comfort of the original cheese and noodle dish, but with a heightened flavour profile and a 15 minute cook time. Who can argue with that? If you are a fan of 15 minute pasta recipes - also check out our smoked salmon carbonara.
The gorgonzola sauce is delicate yet rich and creamy, with the mild earthiness. Whatever you do, do not forget the breadcrumb topping - its the pasta accessory you never knew you were missing in your life. Don't worry - this recipe makes extra for the next time you are looking to add some crunch goodness to a creamy pasta dish.
what is gorgonzola cheese?
For those who aren't in the know yet, gorgonzola is creamy, mild tasting blue cheese.
Think your not a fan of blue cheese? Try it melted into a sauce - hopefully, this one. I've converted many people who thought they didn't like blue cheese into fans with sauces like this.
how to make spaghetti gorgonzola
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions. For the best tasting pasta make sure your water is SALTY. Honestly, it should taste like the sea if it is seasoned correctly.
In a large thick-bottomed saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and using a spatula or by moving the pan spread the oil out across it. Add the breadcrumbs and stir gently for a minute or two until they are lightly toasted. They toast quite quickly, so once they turn light brown remove them from the heat.
Remove the breadcrumbs from the saucepan and wipe it out with a paper towel. Heat the cream over medium-high heat. You want to bring it just below a boil and simmer it for about 5 minutes until it has reduced and thickened a bit. Add the pinch of nutmeg. Nutmeg is not essential, but highly suggested - it adds an extra dimension to the flavour of the sauce.
Remove the saucepan from the heat source and stir in the gorgonzola until it has melted.
Add the cooked (and strained) pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Add the fresh spinach to the pan and fold it into the pasta until it has just wilted.
Serve garnished with some of the toasted breadcrumbs.
Dietary Considerations
This recipe for easy bean salad is suitable for the following diets:
- vegetarian
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Spaghetti Gorgonzola
Ingredients:
- 1⁄8 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 6 ounces spaghetti
- 1 1⁄4 cup cream
- 2 ounces gorgonzola
- pinch nutmeg - (optional)
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
- Heat a thick bottomed or stainless steel pan to medium heat and add the oil and bread crumbs. Toast lightly while stirring for a minute or two.
- Remove the breadcrumbs from the pan and wipe clean.
- Place the pan back on the element and increase the heat to medium high. Add the cream to the pan, allow it to heat up to just below a boil and reduce for a couple of minutes. The cream should thicken slightly. Stir in the nutmeg.
- Remove the pan from heat and melt the gorgonzola into the sauce. Add the strained pasta and toss to coat it with gorgonzola sauce.
- Add the spinach and stir to combine until the spinach has just wilted.
- Divide between 2 plates and garnish the pasta with the toasted breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
* nutritional information is calculated by online tools and may not be 100% accurate.
Andrea Metlika says
What a flavorful and hearty pasta dish. Can't wait to try it.
Courtney says
Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Leslie says
What a rich recipe! I love the creaminess of Gorgonzola cheese.
Courtney says
It really is a great cheese isn't it!
Julia says
Love how quick this pasta recipe is! By the way, your plating is beautiful 🙂
Courtney says
Thank you Julia!
Sally Humeniuk says
I love this recipe so much! Simple but full of tasty ingredients, I especially like my Italian cheesy dishes with a touch of nutmeg. Nice photos, too.
Courtney says
Thanks so much Sally 🙂
Sara Welch says
This was delicious! Served this for dinner and it has quickly become a family favorite recipe! Can't wait to have this again later this week!
Courtney says
I'm so happy you all enjoyed it Sara!
Iryna says
You had me at Gorgonzola cream sauce! I wouldn't mind having this dish for dinner tonight.
Priya Lakshminarayan says
Had never heard of this cheese..but I am tempted to try it now.
Courtney says
It's a kind of blue cheese - really tasty!
Ksenia @ At the Immigrant's Table says
What a simple, elegant recipe that lets the strong gorgonzola shine! I appreciate the lack of complicated ingredients and the ease of preparation.
Courtney says
Thanks Ksenia! 🙂
Emily Olivo-Pinales says
very creamy and easy to make. The nutmeg really ties it together and gives it some depth. Didnt have spinach, but it was still delicious. will surely make again.
Courtney says
I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it Emily!