Description
Creamy Boursin cheese pasta is a quick and delightful dish that combines rich flavors with an irresistible creamy texture. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress.
Ingredients
- Pasta (fettuccine or your favorite shape)
- Boursin cheese (garlic & herb recommended)
- Fresh minced garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and add chunks of Boursin cheese, stirring until melted and smooth, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Drain the pasta, reserving some cooking water, then combine it with the Boursin sauce in the skillet.
- Adjust creaminess by adding reserved pasta water if necessary. Stir in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley, seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg