Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful delight of Creamy Boursin Pasta, a luscious dish that combines the richness of Boursin cheese with perfectly cooked pasta for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or rigatoni)
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs)
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, sauté shallot in olive oil until soft. Add garlic, then melt Boursin cheese with reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- Combine: Season sauce with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss in the pasta, mix well. Add Parmesan and parsley before serving.
Notes
- This recipe pairs well with spinach, peas, or sautéed mushrooms.
- For added protein, consider topping with grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
