Roquefort and Walnut Sauce
Elevate your meals with this decadent Roquefort and Walnut Sauce, a creamy, flavor-packed addition perfect for pasta, steak, or roasted vegetables. Featuring tangy Roquefort cheese melted into a luscious blend of heavy cream and butter, the sauce gets a delightful crunch from finely chopped walnuts and a fragrant touch of sautéed garlic. A hint of white pepper balances the richness, while the quick 10-minute prep and cook time make it an effortless yet impressive choice for any occasion. Whether drizzled over grilled meats or served as a luxurious dip, this versatile sauce will transform any dish into a gourmet experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams Roquefort cheese
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 20 grams Unsalted butter
- 50 grams Walnuts
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoons White pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Olive oil
Instructions
1. Finely chop the walnuts and set them aside.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
3. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter to the saucepan. Let it melt completely.
4. Crumble the Roquefort cheese and stir it into the saucepan. Cook gently until the cheese begins to melt.
5. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly to create a smooth mixture.
6. Add the chopped walnuts, white pepper, and salt to the sauce. Stir everything thoroughly.
7. Simmer the sauce on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
8. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.
9. Drizzle the Roquefort and Walnut Sauce over your desired dish, or serve it in a small bowl for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1624 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.1 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.9 g | 370% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 319 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 1811 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.4 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 29.4 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 586 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 494 mg | 11% | |
*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.
