Spaghetti with red onions, walnuts, and gorgonzola

Name: Spaghetti with red onions, walnuts, and gorgonzola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Spaghetti 11.3 oz; Gorgonzola cheese 12.3 oz; Walnut kernels ½ cup; Red onions 12.3 oz; Whole milk ½ cup; Butter 2 tbsp; Extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ tbsp; Dry white wine 3 oz; Fine salt 1 pinch; Black pepper 1 pinch

it de fr es br

825

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 825
Carbohydrates g 74.4
of which sugars g 10
Protein g 29.2
Fats g 44.2
of which saturated fat g 17.1
Fiber g 4
Cholesterol mg 83
Sodium mg 1043

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Rossella Maraio

Spaghetti with red onions, walnuts and gorgonzola is a delicious mix of Northern Italian flavors—it's both familiar and unique. And first thing you notice? The sweet note from those red onions. It melts right into the bold taste of the gorgonzola. Folks in Lombardy and Piedmont, they really know their stuff, and you can see why. This combo just works. For real. You get a nice crunch from the walnuts, which is a cool surprise against the smooth, almost velvety sauce coating every strand of pasta. A gorgonzola pasta recipe like this is cozy and warming, especially when it's chilly outside or you crave something rich and satisfying. Not your everyday pasta, but it fits right in with those classic Italian pasta dishes that people love.

Some people compare this to a four-cheese pasta, but there’s something super special about the way the tangy blue cheese and sweet onions balance each other out. In Northern Italy, you’ll find lots of dishes with onions and gorgonzola—sometimes in risotto, sometimes pasta. It’s all about that balance. The spaghetti with red onions, walnuts, and gorgonzola feels like it gives you the best of both worlds: a creamy sauce that’s not too heavy, plus that crunchy walnut bite. Keeps every forkful interesting. Whether you want an easy pasta recipe for a quick dinner or to impress with something different, this walnut and gorgonzola spaghetti has you covered. It’s a solid vegetarian pick, too, so it works well if you’ve got guests with different tastes. Just picture it: moist pasta, sweet onions, and creamy cheese. Comfort food, Northern Italian style. For sure.

Serve it up with a nice glass of wine. And look, you’ve got a meal perfect for a cozy night in or a fancy dinner party. With each bite, you’re getting a taste of Italy’s rich culinary tradition, making this dish really, really memorable. It's great. Seriously.

How to prepare Spaghetti with red onions, walnuts, and gorgonzola

To prepare spaghetti with red onions, walnuts, and gorgonzola, first clean the onions and then slice them 1. In a pan, heat the olive oil over low heat and then add the butter 2; once the butter is melted, add the onions 3. Sauté for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cut the gorgonzola into cubes 4 and chop the walnuts 5. When the onions are softer, deglaze with white wine 6, let the alcohol evaporate, and then turn off the heat.

In a small pot, pour the milk and heat it, add the cubed gorgonzola 7, and let it melt completely. At this point, add salt 8, pepper, and the chopped walnuts 9. Stir and cook for another 10 minutes. In the meantime, place a pot full of salted water on the heat and bring to a boil; this will be used for cooking the pasta.

When the sauce is ready, pour it over the onions 10 and stir to combine 11. Cook the spaghetti until al dente, adjusting according to the time indicated on the package 12.

Drain the pasta directly into the pan with the sauce, off the heat 13, stir to flavor 14, and serve the spaghetti with red onions, walnuts, and gorgonzola hot 15.