Creamy Boursin Pasta
This creamy Boursin pasta is a rich and delicious dish that's quick and easy to prepare. The flavorful Boursin cheese melts into a creamy sauce that coats the pasta perfectly, making it an ideal weeknight dinner.
Servings 4
Calories 867kcal
Equipment
- Colander
Ingredients
- 12 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely diced - about 1.5 cups diced onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cups heavy cream 12 oz
- 5.2 ounces Boursin cheese Garlic & Fine Herbs or your favorite flavor
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese about 1.5oz, plus extra for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1-2 cups baby spinach optional
- fresh basil chopped - for garnish
Optional
- pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
Get Prepped
- Finely dice 1 small onion and mince 3 cloves garlic. Measure out 1.5 cups heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and pinch red pepper flakes (if using) Wash 1-2 cups baby spinach, then chop.
- Chop the fresh basil for garnish.
Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook 12 ounces rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Make the Sauce
- While the pasta is cooking, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Add the Cream and Cheese
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add 5.2 ounces Boursin cheese and stir until melted and well combined. Reduce the heat to low and add the grated Parmesan cheese,
- Add the chopped baby spinach and cook for about 1-2 minutes.
Combine Pasta and Sauce
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce.
Serve
- Divide the pasta among plates. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding the cream.
• Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version of the sauce.
• Add ½ cup milk if needed to thin the sauce.
• For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding the cream.
• Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version of the sauce.
• Add ½ cup milk if needed to thin the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 867kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 56g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2506IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 2mg
