Whole Wheat Penne with Gorgonzola Cream, Truffle and Walnuts: whole wheat pasta with truffle, gorgonzola and walnuts
The Whole Wheat Penne with Truffle Gorgonzola Cream and Walnuts are proof that a restaurant-quality dish can be made at home in just a few minutes: rustic whole wheat pasta, a creamy DOP Gorgonzola sauce with the unmistakable aroma of truffle, and a handful of walnuts for a crunchy contrast. Perfect for the autumn and winter months.
⏱️ 15 minTotal time
🍽️ 4 servings
🧀 Creamy and aromaticFlavor
🇮🇹 Northern ItalyOrigin
The key to this recipe lies in just two products: De Cecco Whole Wheat Penne Rigate No. 41, which maintain a perfect al dente texture and catch the sauce in their ridges, and Tartufi Jimmy DOP Truffle and Gorgonzola Sauce, a ready-to-use cream that combines the intensity of Gorgonzola with the fragrance of truffle.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 320 g De Cecco Whole Wheat Penne Rigate No. 41
- 1 jar (180 g) Tartufi Jimmy DOP Truffle and Gorgonzola Sauce
- 50 g shelled walnuts
- Salt for the pasta water
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
- Bring plenty of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, toast the walnuts in a dry pan for a couple of minutes and chop them into large pieces.
- Cook the whole wheat penne according to the package instructions and drain al dente, reserving one cup of the cooking water.
- In a large pan, heat the Truffle and Gorgonzola Sauce over very low heat with 3–4 tablespoons of the cooking water, without letting it boil so that the truffle aroma is preserved.
- Add the pasta and sauté for one minute until it is well coated in the cream. If needed, add a little more cooking water.
- Serve immediately, topped with the walnuts and a crack of black pepper.
Variations and tips
- For a fresh touch: add chopped tender celery just before serving.
- For a creamier sauce: add a knob of butter when sautéing the pasta.
- Other pasta shapes: fusilli, cavatappi, or any whole wheat short pasta also work well.
- Tip: do not overheat the sauce; truffle loses its aroma when exposed to high heat.
Buon appetito!
Photo: Shameel Mukkath – Pexels (edited image)
Products used in this recipe
Bring the authentic taste of Italy to your kitchen with De Cecco whole wheat pasta and Tartufi Jimmy truffle and Gorgonzola sauce, available at Biribox.
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