Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta
Indulge in a comforting bowl of creamy Boursin cheese pasta that transforms any weeknight meal into a gourmet experience. This delightful dish combines rich, velvety sauce with tender pasta and fresh spinach, making it both satisfying and quick to prepare. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with every creamy bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 8 oz Boursin cheese (garlic & herb variety)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the Boursin cheese until melted and smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water, then add the cooked pasta to the skillet.
- Mix well to combine with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Finish by stirring in grated Parmesan cheese and seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg