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Creamy Boursin Pasta Recipe

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A rich and velvety Creamy Boursin Pasta recipe featuring fettuccine tossed in a luscious garlic and herb Boursin cheese sauce, perfect for a quick and comforting meal in just 20 minutes.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • fresh black pepper, to taste

Garnish (optional)

  • fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about one cup of the pasta water, and set aside.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to ensure a delicate garlic flavor without bitterness.
  3. Simmer the Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream thickens sufficiently so that a spoon leaves a clear trail when dragged through the sauce.
  4. Melt the Boursin Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and add the Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese to the cream mixture. Stir continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Toss Pasta with Sauce: Add the drained fettuccine to the saucepan and toss gently to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Transfer the pasta to serving plates and sprinkle with chopped fresh Italian parsley if desired. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if it becomes too thick.
  • Do not brown the garlic to avoid a bitter taste; cook just until fragrant.
  • Boursin cheese adds flavor and creaminess, but substitutions can be made with similar herb and garlic soft cheeses if unavailable.
  • Fresh parsley garnish adds brightness but is optional.
  • Serve immediately as the sauce thickens upon standing.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/creamy-boursin-pasta-recipe/