Description
Indulge in this creamy Boursin cheese pasta that combines rich flavors and easy preparation, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 5.2 oz Boursin cheese (garlic & herb)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some cooking water.
- In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Reduce heat to low; add Boursin cheese to the pan and stir until melted and creamy.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Finish by stirring in freshly grated Parmesan and black pepper. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (210g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute Boursin with another creamy cheese or add vegetables like sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. To spice things up, consider adding red pepper flakes or fresh basil.