Gorgonzola sauce
A must-know culinary preparation. Gorgonzola sauce has an intense and enveloping flavor, characterized by the blue cheese taste: the lactic notes are balanced with delicate bitter and spicy nuances, while the lingering aftertaste offers a pleasant contrast between sweet and salty. It is a very versatile sauce that can be used to enhance pasta dishes, risottos but also goes well with white meats such as chicken and turkey. Making gorgonzola sauce at home is really a breeze, follow our step-by-step explained recipe if you want to try it.
Ingredients
Materials
- saucepan
- cutting board
- knife
- kitchen whisk
Preparation
Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
Add the milk and flour (better if sifted to avoid lumps). Stir until the mixture begins to thicken.
Add the gorgonzola cheese cut into small pieces. Turn down the heat and stir until the cheese is well incorporated.
Add pepper and mix well.
The gorgonzola sauce is ready!
Observations
How long does the gorgonzola sauce keep?
A couple of days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Can I freeze the gorgonzola sauce?
Yes. Put it in airtight container.
What gorgonzola cheese to use to make the sauce?
We recommend using a mild gorgonzola.
How can I use gorgonzola sauce?
Gorgonzola sauce is a very versatile preparation. You can use it to dress pasta, risottos, to make crostini or to accompany meat.
What to add to make the gorgonzola sauce more velvety?
Use fresh cream instead of milk.
What can I use instead of pepper?
You can make gorgonzola sauce using nutmeg instead of pepper.
What ingredients go best with gorgonzola sauce?
Walnuts, bacon, pears, mushrooms or bacon.
Nutrition
- Carbo: 37.6g
- Total fat: 24.5g
- Saturated fat: 15.3g
- Proteins: 26.8g
- Fibers: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- ProPoints: 13
- SmartPoints: 17
