Pasta with Blue Cheese Sauce
Indulge in the luxurious creaminess of this Pasta with Blue Cheese Sauce, a quick and satisfying recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Featuring tender pasta of your choice (fettuccine, penne, or tagliatelle) coated in a velvety sauce made with rich blue cheese, heavy cream, and a touch of milk, this dish is elevated by the subtle aroma of sautéed garlic and a hint of freshly ground black pepper. The sauce achieves perfect balance with its bold, tangy flavor and smooth, creamy texture. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan and a sprinkle of parsley for a restaurant-worthy presentation. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe combines indulgence with simplicity, making it a must-try for pasta lovers and blue cheese aficionados alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams pasta (such as fettuccine, penne, or tagliatelle)
- 150 grams blue cheese
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 100 ml milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 50 grams parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream and milk to the skillet. Stir to combine and gently bring the mixture to a simmer.
Crumble the blue cheese into the skillet and stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Season the blue cheese sauce with freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed, keeping in mind that blue cheese can be quite salty.
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss gently to coat it evenly with the blue cheese sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a small amount of the reserved pasta water, a few tablespoons at a time, to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Once the pasta is well-coated, serve immediately in individual bowls or on a large serving dish.
Optional: Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of finely chopped parsley for extra flavor and presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 153.7 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.9 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 414 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 4961 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 78.5 g | 157% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 1522 mg | 117% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 808 mg | 17% | |
*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.
