Creamy Boursin Pasta
Indulge in the rich, velvety experience of creamy Boursin pasta, where al dente pasta meets a luscious garlic-herb sauce. This dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a delight to prepare, filling your kitchen with enticing aromas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this pasta will impress everyone at the table with its stunning presentation and mouthwatering flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 5 oz Boursin cheese (herbed variety)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add fresh spinach to the skillet; cook until wilted.
- Lower heat and incorporate Boursin cheese and reserved pasta water, stirring until smooth.
- Toss in cooked pasta until well coated with the sauce.
- Finish by adding grated Parmesan; season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately while hot, garnished with extra Parmesan or herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 40mg