Boursin Cheese Pasta
Indulge in the creamy delight of Boursin cheese pasta, a quick and delectable dish perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. Featuring tender pasta enveloped in a garlicky, herb-infused sauce, this meal bursts with flavor and is easily customizable with your favorite veggies or proteins. Prepare to savor every bite!
- 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 pasta (spaghetti or fettuccine)
- 5 oz Boursin cheese (garlic and herb)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Create the Sauce: Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, simmering for one minute before adding Boursin cheese. Mix until melted and smooth.
- Combine: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, tossing gently to coat each noodle evenly.
- Finish & Serve: Stir in chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg