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A bowl of Fettuccine with Creamy Blue Shropshire & Spinach next to a large chunk of blue shropshire cheese




Long Clawson Dairy


Long Clawson Dairy was founded in 1911 when 12 farmers from the Vale of Belvoir, Leicestershire, formed a co-operative to produce Stilton® Cheese in the village of Long Clawson. Today the dairy works with by over 40 farms, all from within the Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire area.

Today Long Clawson Dairy produces:


blue shropshire cheese
  •  Blue Stilton
  • White Stilton
  • Organic Blue Stilton
  • Blue Shropshire
  • White Stilton mixed with a variety of fruits
  • Wensleydale & Cranberry
  • Cotswold
  • Charnwood
  • Innkeepers Choice
  • Windsor Red
  • Huntsman
  • Cheddar, Apple and Wholegrain Mustard
  • Cheddar, Apple and Cider Chutney
  • Thomas Hoe Stevenson® Aged Leicestershire Red
  • Herb & Garlic Whirl
  • Onion & Chive Whirl
  • Paneer

Phew, what a list! I was lucky enough to be sent a selection of their cheeses, which are now taking up a good proportion of my fridge.

a pot of creamy blue cheese and spinach sauce
As soon as I saw the Blue Shropshire I knew I had to make a creamy sauce for pasta. I do love Blue Shropshire, it has such a creamy texture and a full bodied flavour. I decided to pair it with spinach and crème fraîche for a luxurious sauce. It was heavenly.

As good as it was, I wasn't able to convert blue cheese hating Graham, but the good news is Cooper enjoyed it, so I at least I have someone to share my blue cheese with.





Fettuccine with Creamy Blue Shropshire & Spinach


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Fettuccine with Creamy Blue Shropshire & Spinach

Fettuccine with Creamy Blue Shropshire & Spinach

A creamy sauce made with rich, tangy Shropshire Blue Cheese, creme friache and spinach. Served on Fettuccine. A quick after work dinner.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup/240ml double cream
  • 1 cup/240ml creme fraiche
  • 150-200g Blue Shropshire Cheese
  • ½ cup/120ml white wine
  • 1 large handful baby spinach
  • a good grating of nutmeg
  • a good grinding of pepper
  • enough fetticcine for 4-6 people
Instructions
1. Cook the fettuccine according to the packet instructions. 2. While the pasta is cooking melt the cheese in the cream and creme fraiche. Once it is smooth, add in the wine and spinach and cook until the spinach has wilted3. Season with nutmeg and black pepper. 4. Mix the sauce through the drained pasta and serve. It's as easy and quick as that. 5. Enjoy!
Details
Total time:
Yield: Serves 3-4 

 



a bowl of tomato and roasted red pepper pasta sauce

If you like my fettuccine recipe, you may also like my tomato and roasted red pepper pasta sauce for spaghetti.

Disclaimer: Long Clawson Dairy sent me a selections of cheeses to try. I was not required to write a positive review. Any opinions expressed are my own.
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