Stilton Cheese Pasta and Walnut Salad
Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of this Stilton Cheese Pasta and Walnut Salad—a perfect combination of creamy comfort and crisp freshness. This recipe features tender pasta tossed in a luscious Stilton cheese sauce made with heavy cream, melted butter, and a hint of garlic, creating a dish that’s irresistibly creamy and full of bold, tangy flavor. Balanced by a vibrant walnut salad with mixed greens, dressed in a honey-balsamic vinaigrette, this meal provides the ideal harmony of textures and tastes. Topped with fresh parsley and paired with crunchy walnuts, it's a sophisticated yet approachable meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for dinner parties or indulgent weeknight dinners, this recipe will bring gourmet flair to your table with ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 350 grams Pasta (penne or fusilli recommended)
- 150 grams Stilton cheese
- 200 milliliters Heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 50 grams Chopped walnuts (for salad)
- 100 grams Mixed salad greens
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil (for salad dressing)
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the Stilton sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream to the saucepan. Stir well and let it warm for 2-3 minutes without boiling.
Crumble the Stilton cheese into the cream mixture, stirring continuously until it melts and forms a smooth, creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, use the reserved pasta water to thin it out to your desired consistency.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped parsley, reserving a little for garnish.
Toss the cooked pasta with the Stilton cheese sauce until well coated. Keep warm while you prepare the salad.
For the walnut salad, combine the chopped walnuts and mixed greens in a large salad bowl.
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
Serve the pasta hot, garnished with the reserved parsley, alongside the walnut salad. Enjoy your Stilton Cheese Pasta and Walnut Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 204.7 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.9 g | 440% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 381 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 3686 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 66.9 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 937 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 977 mg | 21% | |
*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.
