Boursin Cheese Pasta: An Exquisite, Effortless Culinary Delight for Beginners
A luxurious pasta dish featuring Boursin cheese, heavy cream, and garlic. Simple ingredients, maximum flavor. Perfect for a quick and elegant meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta
- 5 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup pasta water (reserved)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta:
- Boil Water: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Salting the water seasons the pasta from the inside out.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Al dente pasta has a slight bite to it, preventing it from becoming mushy. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Melt Butter: In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter. The butter creates a flavorful base for the sauce.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Avoid burning the garlic, as it will become bitter and unpleasant.
- Add Heavy Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. The cream adds richness and creaminess to the sauce, creating a velvety texture.
- Melt Boursin Cheese: Add the Boursin cheese and stir until fully melted and smooth. The cheese will melt quickly and create a creamy, flavorful sauce.
- Combine with Pasta:
- Add Pasta Water: Slowly add reserved pasta water, stirring to loosen the sauce. The pasta water helps to emulsify the sauce and bind it to the pasta, creating a cohesive and harmonious dish.
- Toss Pasta: Add drained pasta to the pan and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Ensure all the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce for maximum flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle in black pepper and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir in Parmesan cheese. The Parmesan cheese adds a salty, savory flavor and helps to thicken the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Taste and Adjust: Add salt if needed and adjust consistency with more pasta water if necessary. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately. The fresh parsley adds a vibrant touch of color and aroma.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water.
- Sauté garlic until fragrant, not burnt.
- Adjust sauce with pasta water.
- Use fresh parsley.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.