Boursin Pasta
Boursin pasta is a quick and comforting dish that combines the rich creaminess of Boursin cheese with al dente pasta, creating an indulgent meal perfect for chilly evenings. With vibrant spinach and aromatic garlic, this recipe is a culinary delight that will impress your family and friends without requiring hours in the kitchen. In just a few simple steps, you can whip up a bowl of creamy goodness that’s sure to become a weeknight favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup Boursin cheese (garlic herb variety)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Sauté garlic and spinach: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Combine with Boursin: Lower the heat and mix in Boursin cheese along with a splash of reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Toss in cooked pasta: Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce, adjusting consistency with additional reserved pasta water if needed.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top, stir once more, then plate while warm. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 499
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg