Blue Cheese Noodles
Indulge in the creamy, tangy goodness of Blue Cheese Noodles, a quick and decadent pasta dish perfect for weeknight dinners or an indulgent date night. This recipe combines tender al dente fettuccine (or your favorite pasta) with a luscious sauce crafted from heavy cream, melted crumbled blue cheese, and a hint of garlic sautéed in butter. The bold, savory flavor of blue cheese is perfectly balanced by the richness of the cream, while freshly ground black pepper and chopped parsley add depth and freshness to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gourmet-inspired pasta dish is both comforting and elegant. Serve it as a standalone entrée or pair it with a crisp green salad for a sophisticated meal that's sure to impress. Perfect for lovers of quick, creamy pasta recipes with a sophisticated twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams dry pasta (e.g., fettuccine, linguine, or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 100 grams crumbled blue cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain and set the pasta aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow it to warm gently for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the crumbled blue cheese to the skillet and stir until the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce, about 3-4 minutes.
Season the sauce with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a small amount of the reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
Remove the skillet from heat and divide the blue cheese noodles between two serving plates.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your creamy and tangy Blue Cheese Noodles!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2171 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.2 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.4 g | 357% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 337 mg | 112% | |
| Sodium | 2770 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.6 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.5 g | ||
| Protein | 54.7 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 593 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
