Description
Experience a rich and velvety boursin cheese pasta ready in just 20 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights and sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli or penne pasta
- 4 oz boursin cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Boil the Pasta: In a large pot of salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving some cooking water.
- 2. Sauté Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3. Mix in Boursin Cheese: Stir in boursin cheese with a splash of reserved pasta water until creamy.
- 4. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat each piece evenly.
- 5. Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper; fold in freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add sautéed vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
- If you prefer a lighter dish, swap out boursin cheese for ricotta or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg