Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta: A Simple Yet Decadent Delight
If you’re craving a comforting yet sophisticated pasta dish, look no further than this creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta. With its rich, garlicky flavor and a velvety sauce that clings to each strand of pasta, this dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or impressing guests. Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients
- ½ lb malfadine pasta (8 oz)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 4 cups shaved broccoli (about 1 head)
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 5.2 oz packages Boursin garlic & herb cheese
- ½ lemon, juiced
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the malfadine pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Be sure to reserve at least 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the Onions:
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the finely diced onion, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes. Sauté until the onions become translucent and soft.
- Add the Broccoli:
- Stir in the shaved broccoli with a bit more salt. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add the butter and stir until melted and combined.
- Make the Sauce:
- Once the broccoli has softened, add the Boursin cheese and about ¾ cup of the reserved pasta water. Stir until the cheese melts and blends into the mixture. If the sauce is too thick, add more pasta water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce:
- Add the cooked pasta directly to the sauce. The remaining pasta water will help thin the sauce and allow the noodles to finish cooking. Let the pasta simmer in the sauce over low heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Finish and Serve:
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the pasta and give it a final stir. Sprinkle with additional red pepper flakes if desired. Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Calories: Approx. 600 per serving
- Servings: 4
This Boursin Cheese Pasta is a perfect balance of creamy and savory with a hint of spice, thanks to the red pepper flakes. The combination of the garlic and herb Boursin cheese with tender broccoli and pasta creates a dish that’s both satisfying and indulgent. Enjoy this recipe for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion—it’s sure to become a new favorite!
Boursin Cheese Pasta
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
½ lb malfadine pasta (8 oz)
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 pinch red pepper flakes
4 cups shaved broccoli (about 1 head)
1 tablespoon salted butter
2 5.2 oz packages Boursin garlic & herb cheese
½ lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Boil salty water and prepare pasta al dente according to the directions on the bag, making sure to reserve at least 1 cup pasta water.
In a large pan over medium-high heat, sauté the diced onion in olive oil with a pinch of salt and red pepper flakes until the onions begin to get translucent and soft.
Add the shaved broccoli and a little more salt, cook for 2 minutes, then add the butter and stir.
Once the broccoli has softened, add the Boursin cheese and about ¾ cup of pasta water.
Stir until the cheese melts into the mixture. If too thick, add more pasta water as needed.
Add the pasta directly from the pot to the sauce, allowing the excess water to help thin the sauce.
Let the noodles finish cooking in the sauce over low heat for 1-2 minutes.
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 600 Kcal