Description
Creamy boursin pasta delivers Italian-inspired comfort with French cheese elegance. Silky pasta mingles with rich boursin, creating a luxurious meal you’ll savor effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 4 ounces (113 grams) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) heavy cream
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh Italian parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil, then cook the pasta until it reaches al dente perfection. Carefully drain the pasta, preserving a cup of starchy cooking liquid for potential sauce adjustment.
- In a spacious saucepan, gently melt the butter over medium heat, then introduce minced garlic. Sauté the aromatic garlic for approximately one to two minutes, ensuring it releases its fragrance without browning.
- Pour the heavy cream into the pan, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and thicken over 5-7 minutes. The sauce should develop a luxurious consistency, revealing a clear trail when a spoon glides through it.
- Reduce the heat to its lowest setting and crumble the Boursin cheese into the velvety sauce. Stir continuously until the cheese completely dissolves, creating a smooth and creamy texture.
- Evaluate the sauce’s flavor profile, seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance its taste.
- Introduce the drained pasta into the rich sauce, carefully folding and coating each strand to ensure even distribution of the creamy mixture.
- Elegantly garnish the dish with freshly chopped parsley, adding a vibrant touch of color and a hint of herbal freshness to the final presentation.
Notes
- Pasta water is liquid gold for creating the perfect sauce consistency, so always save a cup before draining.
- Garlic needs gentle heat to release its aromatic flavors without burning, which can make the sauce bitter.
- Heavy cream transforms into a luxurious sauce when simmered, creating a silky texture that clings beautifully to pasta.
- Boursin cheese melts smoothly into the sauce, infusing it with herbaceous and creamy goodness that elevates the entire dish.
- Seasoning is crucial – taste and adjust salt and pepper to bring out the rich, complex flavors of the sauce.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, fresh finish that cuts through the richness and provides a pop of color to the creamy pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg