Stilton Penne with Zest

Elevate your pasta night with this creamy, flavor-packed Stilton Penne with Zest. This luxurious dish brings together tender penne pasta coated in a velvety Stilton cheese and heavy cream sauce, perfectly balanced by the brightness of fresh lemon zest and parsley. A hint of garlic and a touch of black pepper add a savory depth, while optional parmesan garnish takes this indulgence to the next level. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Impress your taste buds with this harmonious combination of bold flavors and creamy textures, and don’t forget to share it with your favorite wine pairing!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams penne pasta
• 150 grams Stilton cheese
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 30 grams parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, finely mince the garlic and chop the fresh parsley. Crumble the Stilton cheese into small pieces for easy melting.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter melts. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Lower the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream to the skillet. Stir gently and let it warm through, making sure it does not boil.

Step 5

Add the crumbled Stilton cheese to the cream mixture and stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth.

Step 6

Stir in the lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 7

Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing it gently to coat it evenly with the sauce. If the sauce appears too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.

Step 8

Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the pasta and toss once more to combine.

Step 9

Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley and parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(848.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3161.2

Total Fat 168.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 93.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 430mg	0%
Sodium 4092.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 299.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 0.4g
Protein 98.0g	0%

Vitamin D 36IU	0%
Calcium 1169.7mg	0%
Iron 15.5mg	0%
Potassium 1117.3mg	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: 48.9%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 38.5%