Description
Creamy, tangy gorgonzola sauce made in minutes—perfect for pasta, steak, or roasted veggies.
Ingredients
Ingredients for Gorgonzola Sauce (Serves 4)
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150g (5 oz) Gorgonzola cheese (Dolce or Piccante, crumbled)
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200ml (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp) heavy cream
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 small garlic clove, finely minced (optional)
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A pinch of ground white pepper (or black pepper)
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A pinch of grated nutmeg (optional)
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Salt, to taste
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Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Optional Add-ins:
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2 tablespoons dry white wine (for brightness)
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1 tablespoon crushed walnuts (for crunch)
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1 teaspoon lemon juice (for acidity)
Instructions
1. Melt the butter
In a medium saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over low to medium heat. If you’re using garlic, add it now and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant—don’t let it brown.
2. Add the cream
Pour in 200ml of heavy cream, stirring gently. Let it warm up for 2–3 minutes, but don’t allow it to boil.
3. Add the gorgonzola
Crumble in 150g of Gorgonzola cheese. Stir slowly and continuously until the cheese melts completely into the cream. This should take 4–5 minutes. Keep the heat low to prevent curdling.
4. Season the sauce
Add a pinch of white pepper and grated nutmeg (optional). Taste the sauce before adding salt, as Gorgonzola is naturally salty. Adjust to your liking.
5. Optional additions
For extra depth, stir in a splash of white wine or a few drops of lemon juice. You can also mix in crushed walnuts for a crunchy twist.
6. Serve immediately
Remove from heat. The sauce should be smooth, creamy, and pourable. Drizzle over pasta, steak, gnocchi, or roasted veggies. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 80–90g)
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg