ROQUEFORT AND WALNUT ORZO
Incredibly tasty and easy roquefort cheese and walnut orzo recipe. Lovingly paired with a Costières de Nîmes.
A lovely pasta dish: walnut and roquefort orzo
In my supersonic recipe bible, there is this simple but oh so yummy pasta dish with Roquefort cheese and walnuts. This combination is to die for, no less! Incredibly easy, it will perfectly complement a piece of leftover chicken or ham to have a balanced meal in no time.
This walnut and Roquefort orzo recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and is perfect for those days when you have no time to cook or no idea what to make for lunch or dinner.
The perfect pasta shape: orzo
The Orzo pasta, also known as risoni, is a traditional Italian pasta shape that resembles rice. It has a delicate texture and is perfect for absorbing the aroma of the sauce. However, you may use any pasta shape you fancy.
A taste of history: Roquefort cheese
Roquefort cheese, also known as the “King of Cheeses”, is a blue cheese made from sheep’s milk. It is one of the oldest known types of blue cheese, with a history dating back to the 8th century. The cheese is aged in natural caves in the commune of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, in the Aveyron region of France. It has a tangy, sharp, and is slightly salty that pairs perfectly with the nuttiness of the walnuts.
The nutty touch: walnuts
Walnuts, native to Central Asia and Eastern Europe, have been cultivated since ancient times. They were known to the ancient Greeks and Romans and were a symbol of intellectuality and wisdom. They add a nice crunch to the dish and also provide a good source of healthy fats, antioxidants, and minerals.
The lovely wine pairing
For the wine pairing, I recommend a white Costières de Nîmes from Languedoc-Roussillon. This wine, made from the spicy blend of Viognier, Grenache blanc and Roussanne grapes, has a fresh and crisp acidity that will balance the creaminess of the Roquefort cheese and the nuttiness of the walnuts.
In fine
This orzo with Roquefort and walnut pasta dish is a delicious and easy way to your next lunch or dinner. So, don’t hesitate to try it out, it will be a hit for sure.
Tangy Temptation
You may wish to explore some new recipes with this delicious French cheese!
What about a salad with smoked salmon, clementine and roquefort or an exquisite spinach and roquefort tart ?
Do not forget to leave a comment and let me know how it turned out! And if you have any variation of this recipe that you would like to share, I would love to hear it. Be sure to check out my other easy-peasy recipes on the blog for more culinary inspiration!
Happy cooking and bonne dégustation!
Sixtine ;)
ROQUEFORT AND WALNUTS ORZO
Ingredients
- 250 g Orzo pasta
- 100 g walnuts grounded
- 10 cl single cream
- 100 g Roquefort cheese
- 5 cl cooking water
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large volume of boiling water for 9 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a second little saucepan, heat the Roquefort with the cream and the walnuts.
- Drain the pasta keeping some cooking water.
- Add the Roquefort preparation and combine well everything.
- It’s ready!
Notes
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