Description
This Creamy Boursin Pasta recipe features silky fettuccine tossed in a rich, garlicky cream sauce made with Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a comforting and elegant dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special treat.
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
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Garnish (optional)
- Fresh Italian parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Prepare the fettuccine according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water to potentially adjust the sauce’s consistency later.
- Prepare Sauce Base: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Simmer Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Allow it to cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens enough that a spoon leaves a visible trail when drawn through it.
- Add Boursin Cheese: Reduce heat to low and stir in the Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, mixing until it’s fully melted and incorporated into the creamy sauce.
- Season Sauce: Taste and season the sauce with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed to enhance the flavors.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta into the sauce and toss thoroughly to coat the noodles evenly. If the sauce is too thick, use some reserved pasta water to loosen it to your desired consistency.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer the creamy pasta to serving plates and optionally sprinkle with chopped fresh Italian parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Be careful not to brown the garlic during sautéing to keep the sauce smooth and avoid bitterness.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust sauce thickness if needed.
- Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese is essential for the signature flavor; substitute with a similar creamy herb cheese if unavailable.
- This dish pairs well with a light green salad or steamed vegetables.
- For a lighter version, you may substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, though the sauce will be less rich.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-inspired
