Description
A creamy and flavorful Boursin Cheese Pasta recipe that comes together quickly in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, this dish features penne pasta tossed with rich Boursin cheese and Parmesan, seasoned simply with salt and black pepper.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 8 ounces penne (or medium pasta)
- 5.2 ounces Boursin cheese (1 box)
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (plus more for garnish)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta cooking water for later use.
- Drain and return pasta: Drain the cooked pasta thoroughly and place it back into the large pot off the heat to prepare for mixing with the cheese.
- Add Boursin cheese: Stir in the Boursin cheese into the hot pasta, gradually adding the reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy consistency that coats the pasta beautifully.
- Mix in Parmesan: Remove the pot from the heat completely and fold in the shredded Parmesan cheese, ensuring it melts gently into the sauce.
- Season and serve: Taste the pasta and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to your liking. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired before serving warm.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water is key to creating a smooth, creamy sauce without adding extra cream or butter.
- You can substitute penne with other medium-sized pasta shapes such as rigatoni or fusilli.
- For a more garlicky flavor, try adding a small amount of garlic powder or sautéed minced garlic before mixing in the cheese.
- Serve immediately for best texture; reheating may require adding more reserved pasta water or a splash of milk to loosen the sauce.
