Gorgonzola Spinach Sauce with Chili
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Nutritional values
The probiotic lactic acid bacteria in Gorgonzola cheese have a positive influence on the intestinal flora. In addition, the spicy dairy product together with the cream offers a lot of protein as well as calcium, which is needed for strong bones and teeth.
What would a pasta sauce be without pasta? The pasta still tastes best when homemade: How about with some hearty pasta?
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie | 289 cal. | (14 %) | ||
Protein | 6 g | (6 %) | ||
Fat | 28 g | (24 %) | ||
Carbohydrates | 3 g | (2 %) | ||
Sugar added | 0 g | (0 %) | ||
Roughage | 1.9 g | (6 %) |
Vitamin A | 0.4 mg | (50 %) | ||
Vitamin D | 0.7 μg | (4 %) | ||
Vitamin E | 1.2 mg | (10 %) | ||
Vitamin K | 64.4 μg | (107 %) | ||
Vitamin B₁ | 0.1 mg | (10 %) | ||
Vitamin B₂ | 0.3 mg | (27 %) | ||
Niacin | 2.1 mg | (18 %) | ||
Vitamin B₆ | 0.2 mg | (14 %) | ||
Folate | 60 μg | (20 %) | ||
Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | (7 %) | ||
Biotin | 3.1 μg | (7 %) | ||
Vitamin B₁₂ | 0.4 μg | (13 %) | ||
Vitamin C | 11 mg | (12 %) | ||
Potassium | 344 mg | (9 %) | ||
Calcium | 172 mg | (17 %) | ||
Magnesium | 24 mg | (8 %) | ||
Iron | 0.7 mg | (5 %) | ||
Iodine | 15 μg | (8 %) | ||
Zinc | 1 mg | (13 %) | ||
Saturated fatty acids | 15.9 g | |||
Uric acid | 20 mg | |||
Cholesterol | 71 mg | |||
Complete sugar | 3 g |
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 shallot
- 5 ozs Celery root
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 5 ozs Vegetable broth
- 9 ozs Whipped cream
- 2 ozs Baby spinach
- 3 ozs Gorgonzola
- salt
- Nutmeg
- 1 generous pinch Red pepper flakes
Kitchen utensils
Preparation steps
Peel, wash and chop the shallot and celery. Heat oil in a saucepan. Sauté shallot and celery for 4 minutes over medium heat. Deglaze with broth and cream and cook vegetables for 15 minutes at low heat.
Meanwhile, wash spinach and shake dry. Cut cheese into small pieces.
Finely puree sauce and season with salt and freshly grated nutmeg. Add spinach and cheese and simmer for 1 minute. Season gorgonzola spinach sauce to taste and sprinkle with chili flakes.