Creamy Blue Cheese and Vermicelli for One
Indulge in a luxurious single-serving delight with this Creamy Blue Cheese and Vermicelli recipe—perfectly tailored for one! Featuring delicate vermicelli pasta enveloped in a velvety sauce of melted blue cheese, heavy cream, and a touch of garlic, this dish offers bold and rich flavors in every bite. A splash of reserved pasta water ensures the sauce achieves the ideal silky texture, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a pop of freshness to this decadent creation. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate quick and satisfying meal for blue cheese lovers craving a gourmet touch. Perfect for solo dining or a cozy night in, this recipe balances simplicity with indulgence, offering restaurant-quality comfort straight from your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 80 grams Vermicelli pasta
- 50 grams Blue cheese
- 60 milliliters Heavy cream
- 10 grams Unsalted butter
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 5 grams Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 30 milliliters Pasta water
Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the vermicelli pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 3-4 minutes. Reserve 30 milliliters of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, finely mince the garlic and chop the parsley.
In a skillet over low heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the heavy cream and crumble the blue cheese into the skillet. Cook gently, stirring constantly, until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the reserved pasta water to the skillet and stir to loosen the sauce if it feels too thick.
Drain the cooked vermicelli and toss it directly into the skillet with the sauce. Mix well to coat the pasta evenly.
Season with salt and a pinch of black pepper to taste.
Transfer the pasta to a serving bowl, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
744 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.6 g | 133% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1780 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.2 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 6% | |
*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.
