Boursin Pasta
Boursin pasta is a creamy, indulgent dish that elevates your weeknight meals into something spectacular. With luscious strands of pasta enveloped in rich Boursin cheese, flavored with garlic and herbs, this comforting recipe can be on your table in under 30 minutes. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, it’s easily customizable with added veggies or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh spinach or cherry tomatoes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Reserve ½ cup cooking water and drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until golden.
- Lower the heat and stir in the Boursin cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to combine. Use reserved cooking water as needed for creaminess.
- Season with salt, pepper, and mix in chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg