Four ingredients, doable affordably and big on style. What’s not to love? Did I mention it’s suitable for hosting vegetarians?
Another elegant recipe from the book Pasta Presto, this sauce is an affordable way to throw an elegant dinner party for four.
What You Need:
- 1 ¼ cups shelled walnut pieces
- 3 cups heavy cream
- ¾ cup port wine
- 1 ½ pounds Stilton cheese, crumbled
What You Do:
Spread walnut pieces on a baking sheet and toast in a 450° F oven for 5-7 minutes. Bring the cream to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Add the port and reduce the heat slightly, gently boiling until reduced by about a ½ cup (7 – 10 minutes). Crumble in the Stilton and continue simmering until it has melted and the sauce is thickened (about 5 minutes). Pour the sauce over a tube pasta such as penne rigate.
What I Love:
The ingredient list is short, and this recipe can be dressed up by substituting pecans or made more affordable by purchasing a lower cost blue cheese at your favorite warehouse store. Personally, I love shopping for affordable items at Costco.
Menu Pairing:
Serve this with sparkling water or iced tea, followed by a round of sliced fresh fruit. Enjoy the rest of the port as an after-dinner treat.
Photo Credit: Word Ridden
