Ridiculously Easy Boursin Pasta
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
366 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Ridiculously Easy Boursin Pasta
Description
The recipe begins by boiling penne pasta until al dente, with some pasta water reserved to achieve the right sauce consistency. Boursin cheese is added to the cooked pasta off heat, and a small amount of the starchy pasta water is stirred in to melt the cheese and create a creamy, herbaceous sauce. The herb and garlic flavors of the Boursin cheese give the dish a distinct savory note. Fresh baby spinach is added last and allowed to wilt gently in the residual heat, adding a soft texture and subtle vegetal flavor. The result is a simple but flavorful pasta coating that requires minimal ingredients and cooking steps.
This pasta is versatile; it can be served as a flavorful side dish accompanying proteins or enjoyed as a light main course. The creamy sauce and fresh spinach provide a balanced combination that works well for an easy meal.
Notes mention the dish can serve 2-4 people depending on appetite and menu context, and residual heat is important in melting cheese and wilting spinach properly.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne pasta uncooked
- 1 (5.2 ounce/150g) package Boursin cheese fine herbs & garlic
- 2 cups baby spinach packed, fresh
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Important: reserve about a cup of the pasta water before you drain it (I just use a Pyrex measuring cup).
- Drain the pasta, then add it right back into the pot it was cooked in (take it off the burner). Add the Boursin cheese and a small splash (a few tablespoons or so) of the pasta water. Toss (I use two spoons) until you've got the sauce the consistency that you want, gradually adding in more of the pasta water as needed. You likely won't need to use most of it.
- Add in the spinach and continue tossing the pasta until everything is nicely coated in sauce. Cover the pot and let it wilt for a minute or two, then serve. Add some salt & pepper if needed.
Notes
- The recipe serves between 2 and 4 people, depending on portion sizes and other dishes served alongside.
- Reserve some pasta cooking water before draining to help achieve a creamy sauce by melting the Boursin cheese smoothly.
- The residual heat from the pasta and pot helps wilt the spinach gently without overcooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 244mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1788IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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