Gorgonzola-Pepper Pasta Salad

Name: Gorgonzola-Pepper Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 1 h 32 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 cups fresh spinach - rinsed, dried and torn into bite size pieces; 1 small green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces; ½ cup canola oil; ¼ cup walnut oil; ⅓ cup champagne vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Rating: 4 stars

11 Ratings
8 Reviews

Cold penne pasta tossed with three colors of raw bell peppers, gorgonzola, walnuts, and wilted spinach in champagne-honey-walnut vinaigrette. A delicious dinner entree.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

12 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 32 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain. Toss with 2 tablespoons oil, then refrigerate for 1 hour, or until cool.

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Step 2

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook spinach until wilted. In a large bowl, combine spinach, green pepper, red pepper, yellow pepper and cooled pasta. Whisk together 1/2 cup canola oil, walnut oil, vinegar and honey. Pour vinaigrette over pasta mixture, and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle top with gorgonzola and chopped walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

677 calories; protein 19g 38% DV; carbohydrates 49.8g 16% DV; fat 45.9g 71% DV; cholesterol 45mg 15% DV; sodium 434.6mg 17% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (8)

Most helpful positive review

Countess

09/03/2007

This was wonderful for guests. It seemed like a little too much pasta for the amount of veggies so I might cut that back a bit next time. Lacking champagne vinegar I used balsamic which was tasty too. It was great the next day for leftovers. Read More

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Kati Stroh

07/28/2009

This was pretty bland. Lacking something. There was too much pasta for the amount of veggies and I doubled the amount of peppers. And it was a boring dish. But if you put some blue cheese dressing in it it gives it that extra something and it tastes so much better. With the blue cheese dressing I would change my vote from a two to a four. Read More

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(8)

11 Ratings

5 star values: 5
4 star values: 2
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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Countess

09/03/2007

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Liz

06/08/2006

I was asked to make this recipe for a party by the hostess. I was a little leary but one taste and it is now a favorite of all of ours. The dressing ingredients are great. Read More

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(10)

Kati Stroh

07/28/2009

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(8)

Mel Timberlake

08/12/2006

This recipe is excellent as is but I added sliced ripe olives. Serves a lot of people. I served to 300 guests last night & had rave reviews!! Read More

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(8)

schatzi

07/28/2007

Delicious! Added two thinly sliced shallots used ex.vir.olive oil instead of canola and goat cheese rather than gorgonzola as was on hand a dash of white wine and topped w/fresh cracked black pepper..YUM! Read More

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MOMARTIN

08/23/2007

Great pasta salad. I love the dressing and I use it on spinach salad often! Read More

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(7)

gophergal

02/09/2012

This was a solid pasta salad! Both the hubs and I liked it a lot. I made a few tiny modifications - added minced garlic and sweet onion salt and pepper. Also cut way down on ratio of pasta to veggies based on other reviewers comments. My noodles were a tiny bit warm when I mixed them with the veggies dressing and cheese and I liked that this helped the gorgonzola crumbles melt a bit and cover the pasta. I think adding crumbled bacon would take this salad to the next level as a main dish. Yum! Read More

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(5)

Steve Pond

06/18/2020

MY GO TO SALAD ON HOT DAYS IN MAINE, Read More

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Nutritional Information

Gorgonzola-Pepper Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 676.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 38 %

carbohydrates: 16 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 14 %

sugars:

fat: 71 %

saturated fat: 52 %

cholesterol: 15 %

vitamin a iu: 36 %

niacin equivalents: 33 %

vitamin b6: 14 %

vitamin c: 67 %

folate: 11 %

calcium: 27 %

iron: 14 %

magnesium: 21 %

potassium: 8 %

sodium: 17 %

thiamin: 7 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Countess

09/03/2007

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Liz

06/08/2006

I was asked to make this recipe for a party by the hostess. I was a little leary but one taste and it is now a favorite of all of ours. The dressing ingredients are great.

Helpful

(10)

Kati Stroh

07/28/2009

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(8)

Mel Timberlake

08/12/2006

This recipe is excellent as is but I added sliced ripe olives. Serves a lot of people. I served to 300 guests last night & had rave reviews!!

Helpful

(8)

schatzi

07/28/2007

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(8)

MOMARTIN

08/23/2007

Great pasta salad. I love the dressing and I use it on spinach salad often!

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(7)

gophergal

02/09/2012

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Steve Pond

06/18/2020

MY GO TO SALAD ON HOT DAYS IN MAINE,

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