Gnocchi with Nduja and Gorgonzola
by Chef Stefano Barbato · 938K subscribers on YouTube
A unique and delicious combination of spicy Calabrian nduja and creamy Gorgonzola cheese, balanced with milk. Quick to prepare, this pasta dish is a perfect fusion of northern and southern Italian flavors.
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
5 items- 1 kgGnocchiStore-bought or homemade
- 200 gSweet GorgonzolaUse sweet Gorgonzola
- 100 gNduja CalabreseSpicy spreadable salami from Calabria
- 150 mlMilkWhole milk; use more for less spicy version
- SaltFor the pasta water
Method
- Remove the casing from the nduja and set aside.
- In a large pan over low heat, add a splash of milk and the gorgonzola. Stir gently until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
- Add the nduja pieces to the pan. Stir until the nduja melts and blends with the gorgonzola. Add more milk if needed to achieve a creamy consistency.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface (about 1–2 minutes).
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked gnocchi directly into the pan with the sauce.
- Add a ladleful of pasta cooking water to the pan to loosen the sauce. Toss gently over low heat for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately. For a milder version, replace the pasta water with additional milk.
Chef Stefano Barbato
Professional chef938K subscribers on YouTube236.9M total channel views"Benvenuti nella mia cucina! Sono lo Chef Stefano Barbato e qui condivido con voi la mia passione per il buon cibo. Dalle tecniche professionali spiegate passo dopo passo alle ricette della tradizione italiana, il mio obiettivo è rendere la grande cucina accessibile a tutti. Che sia un primo cremoso o una delle mie 'bambine cattive' appena sfornate, ogni piatto è fatto con amore. Sarà buono o non sarà buono? Iscrivetevi per scoprirlo insieme a me! 👨🍳🇮🇹" Hola y bienvenidos a mi canal de video recetas en español los encuentra aquí https://www.youtube.com/user/ChefStefanoBarbatoEs Chef Stefano Barbato


