Roquefort and Walnut Sauce

Elevate your meals with this decadent Roquefort and Walnut Sauce, a creamy, flavor-packed addition perfect for pasta, steak, or roasted vegetables. Featuring tangy Roquefort cheese melted into a luscious blend of heavy cream and butter, the sauce gets a delightful crunch from finely chopped walnuts and a fragrant touch of sautéed garlic. A hint of white pepper balances the richness, while the quick 10-minute prep and cook time make it an effortless yet impressive choice for any occasion. Whether drizzled over grilled meats or served as a luxurious dip, this versatile sauce will transform any dish into a gourmet experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 100 grams Roquefort cheese
• 200 milliliters Heavy cream
• 20 grams Unsalted butter
• 50 grams Walnuts
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 0.25 teaspoons White pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoons Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

1. Finely chop the walnuts and set them aside.

Step 2

2. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.

Step 3

3. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter to the saucepan. Let it melt completely.

Step 4

4. Crumble the Roquefort cheese and stir it into the saucepan. Cook gently until the cheese begins to melt.

Step 5

5. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring constantly to create a smooth mixture.

Step 6

6. Add the chopped walnuts, white pepper, and salt to the sauce. Stir everything thoroughly.

Step 7

7. Simmer the sauce on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 8

8. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for 1-2 minutes before serving.

Step 9

9. Drizzle the Roquefort and Walnut Sauce over your desired dish, or serve it in a small bowl for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	389 grams (389.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1624

Total Fat 159.10g	204%
Saturated Fat 73.90g	370%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.70g
Cholesterol 319mg	106%
Sodium 1811mg	79%
Total Carbohydrate 10.40g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3.50g	13%
Total Sugars 1.90g
Protein 29.40g	59%

Vitamin D 20IU	100%
Calcium 586mg	45%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 494mg	11%

*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: 90.0%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 2.6%