Boursin Cheese Pasta

A plate of cheesy pasta served with sliced chicken breast.

5 from 2 votes

Enjoy the delightful blend of aromatic garlic, smooth heavy cream, and decadent Boursin cheese atop tender pasta—a sumptuous delight perfect for any day of the week.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: Servings

Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

8 ounce linguine pasta
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup yellow onion chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
1 box Boursin Cheese (5.3 ounces)
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups fresh spinach chopped
⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions

Cook the linguine pasta in salted water following the pasta instructions. Drain the water and set it aside.
Heat a large skillet with butter. Once the butter is melted, add the chopped onion and minced garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream along with the Boursin cheese. Break down the cheese with the help of a ladle and cook for 2 minutes until everything comes together.
Add the chopped spinach and cook until it's wilted in the creamy sauce.
Add the Parmesan cheese along with the seasonings—salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Once the cheese is melted, add the cooked pasta along with ½ cup of pasta water. Toss it until everything is well combined.
Once done, garnish the Boursin cheese pasta with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Al dente Pasta: Cook pasta just until it has a slight bite for the perfect texture.

Room Temperature Boursin: Allow Boursin cheese to come to room temperature for easier mixing.

Garnish Right Before Serving: Freshly ground black pepper and herbs should be added just before serving for maximum flavor.

Add Proteins: Boost the nutritional value and add texture by including protein sources like grilled chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables. This not only enhances the dish, but also makes it a more well-rounded meal.

Pasta: Experiment with different types of pasta or use whatever pasta you have on hand. The flavor of the pasta may be high-end, but the dish itself is flexible and low maintenance.

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