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.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Crumble the blue cheese into the skillet and stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Once the pasta is well-coated, serve immediately in individual bowls or on a large serving dish.

Step 9

Optional: Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of finely chopped parsley for extra flavor and presentation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(948.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2305.7

Total Fat 153.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 413.8mg	0%
Sodium 4961.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.7g	0%
Total Sugars 9.1g
Protein 78.5g	0%

Vitamin D 75.4IU	0%
Calcium 1522.5mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 808.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.7%

Protein: 14.0%

Carbs: 24.3%