Description
Indulge in the creamy, garlicky goodness of Boursin pasta! This easy Boursin pasta recipe combines Boursin cheese with perfectly cooked pasta for a quick, flavorful meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for weeknights or elegant dinners. Enjoy this creamy garlic pasta that is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (penne, spaghetti, rotini)
- 1 wheel Boursin cheese (garlic & herb)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth (or pasta water)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add cooked pasta and vegetable broth (or pasta water) to the skillet.
- Reduce heat to low. Add Boursin cheese and stir until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Add pasta water for desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the pasta; al dente works best.
- Use fresh garlic for optimal flavor.
- Adjust sauce consistency with pasta water or broth.
- Customize with vegetables (spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms) or protein (chicken, shrimp, sausage).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-French Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Boursin pasta, creamy garlic pasta, Boursin cheese pasta, easy pasta recipe, weeknight dinner, vegetarian pasta, quick pasta dinner