Description
Unlock the secret to a creamy, flavorful Boursin pasta recipe. This easy-to-follow guide delivers a restaurant-quality dish with simple steps and high-quality ingredients. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion!
Ingredients
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- Pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
- 1 wheel (5.2 ounces) garlic and herb Boursin cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup pasta water, reserved
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions in salted boiling water. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Crumble Boursin cheese into the pan and stir until melted and creamy.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until softened and releasing juices. Toss in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add cooked pasta to the pan with the Boursin cheese sauce and vegetables. Toss to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Use high-quality Boursin cheese for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcook the pasta; aim for al dente.
- Adjust the sauce consistency with pasta water as needed.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or sausage for a heartier meal.
- Spice it up with a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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