Boursin Pasta with Spinach
A creamy and comforting pasta dish featuring Boursin cheese and fresh spinach for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Pasta ingredients
- 8 oz Pasta of choice (penne, rigatoni, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 5 oz Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced (optional)
- 2 cups Fresh spinach (or 1 cup of frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
Cooking essentials
- 2 tbsp Olive oil or butter For sautéing
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Optional extras
- to taste Red pepper flakes For heat
- to taste Lemon zest For brightness
- to taste oz Parmesan cheese For topping
- to taste Cherry tomatoes For a burst of flavor
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Put a large pot of salted water on to boil.
- Cook your pasta until it is just tender.
- Before draining, scoop out about 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Drain the pasta and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- In the same pot (or a large skillet), warm olive oil or butter over low heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the spinach; if fresh, it will shrink down in a minute.
- Turn the heat to low, add the Boursin and a splash of pasta water, stirring until it melts into a creamy sauce.
- Add more pasta water a little at a time until the sauce looks silky.
- Toss the drained pasta back into the pot, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- If desired, squeeze in a bit of lemon juice or add red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Notes
This recipe is forgiving and can be easily customized with additional proteins like chicken or salmon, and veggies like cherry tomatoes or blistered mushrooms. The key tip is to save pasta water for a smooth sauce.