Boursin Pasta
Boursin pasta is a delightful dish that combines creamy herb cheese with al dente pasta for a comforting meal that feels gourmet. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, delivering rich flavors in every bite. Your friends and family will be eager to enjoy this flavorful bowl of pasta, enhanced by fresh veggies and aromatic garlic. Get ready to impress with minimal effort!
- 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 (penne or fusilli)
- 5 oz Boursin cheese (garlic & fine herbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds, then add halved cherry tomatoes and cook until slightly softened.
- Lower the heat, stir in Boursin cheese until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Add spinach or kale, allowing them to wilt while mixed into the sauce.
- Combine cooked pasta with sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for creaminess.
- Serve topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg