Boursin Cheese Pasta
Boursin cheese pasta is a creamy and indulgent dish that elevates your weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Silky strands of pasta are enveloped in a rich, garlicky sauce made with delightful Boursin cheese and seasonal vegetables. This recipe is simple yet impressive, offering a warm hug of flavor in every bite. Perfect for both casual meals and elegant occasions, this pasta will be a family favorite in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 5 oz Boursin cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach or cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the spinach or cherry tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Lower the heat and stir in the Boursin cheese along with a splash of reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Toss the drained pasta into the skillet, coating it well with the sauce. If too thick, add more pasta water gradually.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with freshly grated Parmesan before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg