Blue Cheese Pasta
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Blue Cheese Pasta, a quick and creamy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. This recipe features tender penne pasta tossed in a decadent sauce made with rich blue cheese, velvety heavy cream, and fragrant garlic sautéed in melted butter. Each bite delivers the bold, tangy character of Gorgonzola or Roquefort, balanced by the creamy base and a touch of freshly ground black pepper. With just 30 minutes from start to finish, this comforting pasta dish is as simple as it is sophisticated. Make it your own by adding grated Parmesan for extra depth or topping with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Ideal for cheese lovers, this blue cheese pasta recipe is sure to become a new favorite for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Penne pasta
- 150 grams Blue cheese (such as Gorgonzola or Roquefort)
- 200 ml Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 to taste Salt
- 1 to taste Black pepper, freshly ground
- 30 grams Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the heavy cream into the skillet. Stir gently to combine with the garlic and butter.
Crumble the blue cheese into the cream mixture. Stir until the blue cheese has melted completely and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Season the sauce with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Be cautious with the salt, as blue cheese is naturally salty.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water a little at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Optional: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of flavor.
Serve the blue cheese pasta immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.2 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 86.2 g | 431% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 398 mg | 133% | |
| Sodium | 4898 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 303.1 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 94.5 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1170 mg | 90% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1314 mg | 28% | |
*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.
