Best 6 Pasta With Blue Cheese And Walnuts Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing pasta recipes featuring the perfect harmony of blue cheese and walnuts. Embark on a culinary journey with three distinct dishes, each offering a unique twist on this classic combination.

1. **Creamy Blue Cheese Pasta:** Dive into a luscious embrace of creamy blue cheese sauce, generously coating tender pasta, while sautéed onion and garlic add a savory depth.

2. **Baked Pasta with Blue Cheese and Walnuts:** Experience a delightful casserole where pasta, blue cheese, walnuts, and a creamy sauce come together in perfect harmony. Topped with a golden-brown breadcrumb crust, this dish is a symphony of textures and flavors.

3. **Blue Cheese and Walnut Pesto Pasta:** Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of pesto, where fresh basil, walnuts, and blue cheese create a vibrant sauce, tossed with pasta for a refreshing and flavorful meal.

These recipes cater to various dietary preferences, including gluten-free and vegetarian options, ensuring everyone can relish in the delectable union of blue cheese and walnuts with pasta.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA WITH BLUE CHEESE AND WALNUTS



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Make and share this Pasta With Blue Cheese and Walnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces bow tie pasta
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
  • Pour evaporated milk into a large skillet and heat over med-high heat, stirring frequently until hot. Stir in blue cheese and continue to cook, stirring frequently until cheese is partially melted.
  • Add pasta, peas, and walnuts to skillet and stir to coat well. Heat through and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 842.1, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 145.7, Sodium 625.7, Carbohydrate 98.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 4.8, Protein 34.4

PASTA SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE & WALNUTS



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Put a steakhouse-style spin on your next cold pasta salad with toasted walnuts and tangy crumbled blue cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups medium pasta shells, uncooked
2 cups halved red grapes
4 green onions, sliced
1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 pkg. (4.5 oz.) ATHENOS Crumbled Blue Cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain. Toss pasta, grapes and onions in large bowl.
  • Mix dressing and juice until blended. Add to pasta mixture with nuts and cheese; toss to evenly coat.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 380 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

PASTA WITH VEGETABLES AND BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces whole onion or 7 ounces chopped, ready-cut onion (1 2/3 cups)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large clove garlic
4 ounces whole peeled carrots or 4 ounces thinly sliced, ready-cut carrots (3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 pound asparagus
4 ounces white mushrooms or assorted mushrooms
8 ounces ripe plum tomatoes
8 ounces fresh pasta like fusilli, rigatoni, penne
3/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons blue cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Chop onion.
  • Heat large nonstick pot until it is very hot. Reduce heat to medium-high, and add oil.
  • Add onion, and cook until it begins to soften.
  • Mince garlic, and add.
  • Bring water to boil in covered pot for pasta.
  • Using thin slicing blade of a food processor, slice carrots. Stir into onion and garlic along with thyme.
  • Wash asparagus. Break off and discard tough, woody part of stalks. Add to onion and carrot pot.
  • Wash, trim and slice mushrooms; wash and trim tomato, and cut into small chunks. Add mushrooms and tomatoes to vegetable pot; stir well, cover and continue cooking over medium-low heat.
  • Cook pasta.
  • Stir a little of the yogurt into the cornstarch to make a smooth paste. Stir the paste into the remaining yogurt, and mash in the blue cheese. When vegetables are tender, add in the yogurt mixture, and stir until the sauce is smooth and the blue cheese has melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Drain the pasta, and top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 752, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 126 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 630 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams

BROCCOLI, WALNUT AND BLUE CHEESE PASTA



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Add colour, crunch, and a dollop of cheesy indulgence to a straightforward pasta dish

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

200g penne pasta
250g broccoli florets
2 tbsp olive oil
handful chopped walnuts
100g blue cheese , such as dolcelatte, cubed
1 lemon , juice

Steps:

  • Cook penne; 4 mins before the end of cooking, throw in broccoli florets. Meanwhile, heat olive oil, add a handful chopped walnuts and fry gently for 1 min.
  • Drain the pasta, adding 4 tbsp cooking water to the walnuts. Return the pasta to the pan, add the walnuts and creamy blue cheese. Gently stir on the heat, just to melt the cheese. Squeeze over lemon juice to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 758 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 0.82 milligram of sodium

BLUE CHEESE PASTA



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A great pasta dish that uses up your Christmas storecupboard faves

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta, Snack, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

400g penne pasta
25g butter
1 onion , thinly sliced
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 tbsp fresh chopped sage , or 1 tsp dried
100g stilton , cubed
handful toasted walnuts , chopped

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta according to pack instructions. In a saucepan, melt the butter, then gently fry the onion until golden. Add the garlic and sage, fry for a further 2 mins, then remove the pan from the heat. Drain the pasta and reserve some cooking water. Stir through the buttery onions, stilton and 2 tbsp cooking water, then sprinkle with the toasted walnuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 79 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.63 milligram of sodium

APHRODISIAC TAGLIATELLE WITH BLUE CHEESE SAUCE



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An easy and quick romantic lunch or dinner recipe that will surely impress! Replace the walnuts with pine nuts, if so moved.

Provided by VicktoRi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) box tagliatelle pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
3 ½ ounces crumbled blue cheese
⅔ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 pinch ground white pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 pinch dried oregano
1 pinch dried basil
1 tablespoon toasted walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Boil the tagliatelle until cooked through yet slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Drizzle olive oil over the cooked pasta and toss gently to coat.
  • Heat the cream in a saucepan over low heat until warm; stir in the blue cheese, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, white pepper, nutmeg, oregano, and basil. Cook very gently until the blue cheese has melted and the sauce is hot, but don't let the sauce boil.
  • Place the tagliatelle in a serving dish and pour the sauce over the pasta. Top with walnuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.1 calories, Carbohydrate 91.2 g, Cholesterol 100.1 mg, Fat 39.9 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 372.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Use fresh pasta, high-quality blue cheese, and walnuts that are fresh and flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, which means it should be tender but still have a slight bite to it. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant to eat.
  • Use a generous amount of blue cheese: Blue cheese is the star of this dish, so don't be shy about using it. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1/2 cup of blue cheese per pound of pasta.
  • Toast the walnuts: Toasting the walnuts will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. You can toast them in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add some fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives, or thyme, can add a nice pop of flavor to the dish. Add them just before serving.

Conclusion:

Pasta with blue cheese and walnuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to serve at a party or potluck. With its creamy, cheesy sauce, crunchy walnuts, and salty blue cheese, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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