Description
This Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta with Broccoli offers a delightful and easy-to-make dinner option. It combines al dente pasta with vibrant broccoli, all coated in a rich, herby Boursin cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this vegetarian dish delivers maximum comfort with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta (e.g., fettuccine or penne)
- 8 oz Boursin Cheese
- 2 cups Broccoli
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and reserve a cup of the starchy pasta water.
- In the same pot, return to medium heat and add olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 3-5 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Lower heat and stir in Boursin cheese, breaking it apart as it melts to create a creamy sauce, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return pasta to the pot and toss with the sauce. Add reserved pasta water as needed to adjust the sauce consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper, plate the pasta warm, and garnish with fresh herbs or extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- Best served warm.
- Use fresh herbs for garnishing for added flavor and presentation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For freezing, divide into portions and use freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of pasta water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg