Boursin Pasta
Boursin pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that elevates any weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience. This quick recipe combines al dente pasta, rich Boursin cheese, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach for a delightful meal ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, each forkful offers a burst of taste that will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 5 oz Boursin cheese (garlic & herb recommended)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Sauté garlic and spinach: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add fresh spinach. Stir until wilted.
- Add Boursin cheese: Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in the Boursin cheese until melted and creamy. If too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
- Combine: Toss the cooked pasta and halved cherry tomatoes into the skillet with the cheese mixture until well coated.
- Finish: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan on top while tossing again. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 472
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg