Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta
Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta is a quick and delicious dish that combines al dente pasta with rich Boursin cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs for a comforting meal everyone will love.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Pasta (fusilli or penne recommended)
- Boursin cheese
- Olive oil
- Fresh garlic
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or spinach
- Salt and pepper
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, following package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Lower heat and add Boursin cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Drain the pasta (reserve some cooking water) and toss it in the skillet with the cheese sauce.
- Mix well, adding reserved water if necessary to achieve desired creaminess.
- Season with grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Add fresh greens if using; stir to combine before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like peas or spinach. Experiment with different cheeses or herbs to personalize your dish.