Boursin Pasta
Boursin pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that brings comfort to your dinner table in just 20 minutes. Imagine the rich garlic herb cheese melding with perfectly cooked pasta and fresh spinach, creating a satisfyingly decadent meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe combines simplicity with deliciousness, making it a must-try for any pasta lover.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 5.2 oz Boursin cheese (garlic and herbs flavor)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
- Optional: Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving a bit of cooking water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Lower the heat and mix in Boursin cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce, adding reserved water if needed for creaminess.
- Stir in grated Parmesan and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg