Boursin Cheese Pasta (Printable Version)
A luxurious pasta featuring Boursin cheese, heavy cream, and garlic - creating an elegant meal in just 20 minutes.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz pasta
→ Sauce Base
02 - 5 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
03 - ½ cup heavy cream
04 - ½ cup reserved pasta water
05 - 2 tablespoons butter
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Finishing Touches
09 - ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
10 - 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
11 - Salt, to taste
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
02 - In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Add the Boursin cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth.
03 - Slowly add reserved pasta water, stirring to loosen the sauce. Add drained pasta to the pan and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle in black pepper and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir in Parmesan cheese.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed, adjusting consistency with more pasta water if necessary. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish
- Uses simple ingredients that create maximum flavor
- Extremely versatile and adaptable to what you have on hand
- Restaurant quality results with minimal cooking skills required
02 -
- This pasta sauce will thicken as it cools so serve immediately for best results
- The dish contains approximately 650 calories per serving making it a satisfying main course
- From pantry to table in just 20 minutes perfect for impressing last minute guests
03 -
- Always reserve pasta water before draining. The starchy liquid is essential for creating a silky sauce that adheres properly to pasta.
- Cook the pasta just until al dente or even 1 minute less than package directions since it will continue cooking slightly when tossed with the hot sauce.
- For an extra luxurious finish, add a final small pat of butter right before serving and toss until it melts into the sauce creating an irresistible sheen.