Basic Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce Recipe

Elevate your pasta night with this creamy, dreamy blue cheese sauce! Quick, easy, and endlessly customizable, this recipe is your blank canvas for cheesy pasta perfection. Swap out cheeses, add your favorite herbs, and create a sauce as unique as you are. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 278.2 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Basic Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce

  • Chicken Stock (not found in recipe)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
  • a sprinkle of parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon fresh, minced herbs (such as chives, thyme, or parsley)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground white pepper (or black pepper, to taste)
  • Your favorite pasta or gnocchi

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How to Make Basic Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup heavy cream, 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese (or more, to taste!), and 2 tablespoons of butter.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the butter is melted and the sauce begins to thicken slightly, about 5-7 minutes. Make sure the blue cheese is fully melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh, minced herbs (such as chives, thyme, or parsley) if desired. Adjust the amount to your liking.
  4. Taste and season cautiously with salt (depending on the saltiness of your cheese and cream) and freshly ground white pepper (if available, otherwise use black pepper).
  5. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or gnocchi. Garnish with extra herbs or a sprinkle of parmesan cheese, if you like.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

81g

Carbs

1g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Basic Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce?

Basic Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Basic Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce?

Basic Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce has approximately 278.2 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 40 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Basic Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce?

The key ingredients for Basic Blue Cheese Pasta Sauce are Chicken Stock, Whipping Cream, Blue Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon fresh, minced herbs (such as chives, thyme, or parsley). See the full list with measurements above.

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