Penne with Mushroom with Blue Cream Cheese Melted in
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of Penne with Mushroom and Blue Cream Cheese Sauce, a gourmet pasta dish that’s as comforting as it is sophisticated. Aromatic garlic and golden sautéed mushrooms form the base of this luscious recipe, enhanced by the velvety blend of melted blue cheese and heavy cream. The tangy bite of blue cheese adds an irresistible depth of flavor, while a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese ensures a perfectly creamy consistency. Finished with al dente penne pasta, this dish is seasoned to perfection and can be elegantly garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with a restaurant-quality meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 200 grams white button mushrooms
- 100 grams blue cheese
- 200 milliliters heavy cream
- 30 grams parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving ½ cup of pasta cooking water.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have released their moisture and are golden brown.
Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream to the skillet. Stir gently, then crumble the blue cheese into the cream. Let it melt slowly while stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until fully incorporated. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water to reach your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste, then fold in the cooked penne pasta, ensuring it is well coated in the sauce.
Plate the pasta and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.5 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 95% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 842 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 283 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.
