Description
A quick and creamy pasta dish featuring Boursin garlic and herb cheese, creating a silky sauce perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. This Boursin cheese pasta is a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) linguine or fettuccine
- 4 oz (115 g) Boursin garlic & herb cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) reserved pasta cooking water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Zest of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shallot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30–45 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to brown.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Boursin cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth. Add the grated Parmesan and stir until combined. If the sauce is too thick, loosen it with some of the reserved pasta water until you reach the desired consistency.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat thoroughly in the sauce. Cook together for 1–2 minutes so the pasta absorbs some of the sauce. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and lemon zest if using.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and extra grated Parmesan. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- This Boursin cheese pasta recipe is best made with short pasta shapes that hold sauce well, but long noodles also work.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a small knob of butter with the olive oil.
- Boursin cheese can be substituted with cream cheese, adding extra garlic and herbs for a similar flavor profile.
- If you don’t have shallots, half a red onion or spring onion can be used.
- The sauce may look clumpy initially; continue stirring and adding pasta water until glossy.
- Lemon zest is optional but highly recommended to brighten the flavors of the Boursin pasta.
- A pinch of chili flakes can be added with the shallots for a touch of heat.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days and reheated gently with a splash of water or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner, Main Dishes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520cal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg