Arugula and Blue Cheese Pasta

One of the simplest meals I’ve ever made. And beyond its simplicity, it’s so delicious and decadent that I can’t believe it’s just a few ingredients.

Note: Buy the best blue cheese you can, and hopefully one you know you like. My favorite (by far) is Point Reyes Original Blue.

Arugula and Blue Cheese Pasta

Simplicity can lead to fantastic results
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: California, Italian
Keyword: Pasta
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 976kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 8 oz blue cheese
  • 6 oz arugula washed and dried
  • 1 lb farfalle pasta
  • ½ tsp salt
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • First, start a large stock pot of water in high and bring to a boil. Do not add salt.
  • While that comes to a boil, melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan. This will take several minutes, which you can use to crumble the blue cheese if it isn't already. Also make sure to rinse the arugula if necessary and dry it. Once the butter is melted, add the gorgonzola and stir ocassionally. Keep on low heat.
    4 tbsp butter, 8 oz blue cheese
  • Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and cook according to the package directions, usually 8-12 minutes for a dried pasta of this type. Reserve a small amount of the pasta water, just in case, and drain the pasta.
    1 lb farfalle pasta
  • Toss the drained pasta with the blue cheese, butter and arugula.
    6 oz arugula
  • Taste and add salt and pepper. Dish should take plenty of black pepper.
    ½ tsp salt, freshly ground black pepper

Notes

Serves 3

Nutrition

Calories: 976kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1600mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2389IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 526mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition Facts
Arugula and Blue Cheese Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 976 Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 24g150%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 97mg32%
Sodium 1600mg70%
Potassium 744mg21%
Carbohydrates 117g39%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 2389IU48%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 526mg53%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.