Description
Creamy Boursin cheese pasta is a delectable, quick dish featuring rich flavors and vibrant veggies—perfect for busy nights or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 5 oz Boursin cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Boil the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some cooking water.
- 2. Sauté vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté halved cherry tomatoes until soft.
- 3. Add garlic and spinach: Stir in minced garlic and fresh spinach until fragrant and wilted.
- 4. Melt Boursin cheese: Lower heat and combine Boursin cheese with a splash of reserved pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
- 5. Toss pasta: Add drained pasta to the skillet, mixing until coated in sauce.
- 6. Finish dish: Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
- Customize with additional veggies like sun-dried tomatoes or grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Adjust the creaminess by adding more reserved pasta water as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg