Description
Boursin Cheese Pasta brings creamy French-inspired comfort directly to your dinner table. Silky noodles meld with herbed cheese, creating a luxurious meal that whisks you to Provence with each delectable forkful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) malfadine pasta
- 4 cups (480 grams) shaved broccoli
- 2 packages (5.2 ounces or 147 grams each) Boursin garlic & herb cheese
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) salted butter
- Juice of ½ a lemon
Seasonings:
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a rolling boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until it reaches al dente texture, carefully reserving of starchy cooking water.
- Warm extra virgin olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat. Add finely chopped onions with a pinch of salt and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing until the onions become translucent and slightly golden.
- Introduce thinly shredded broccoli florets to the skillet, seasoning with an additional dash of salt. Sauté for approximately 2 minutes until the broccoli becomes bright green and slightly tender.
- Drop cold butter into the skillet, gently stirring until it completely melts and coats the vegetables evenly.
- Crumble Boursin cheese into the vegetable mixture, gradually pouring in about of reserved pasta water. Whisk continuously to create a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Continue stirring the sauce until the Boursin cheese fully incorporates and melts, adjusting consistency by adding more pasta water if needed.
- Transfer the cooked pasta directly into the sauce, allowing the noodles to absorb the flavors and finish cooking for 1-2 minutes over low heat.
- Remove the skillet from heat and brighten the dish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Garnish with an extra sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a zesty kick.
Notes
- Creamy textures bloom when Boursin melts into hot pasta water, creating a silky smooth sauce that hugs every noodle.
- Broccoli adds unexpected crunch and vibrant green color, transforming this simple pasta into a restaurant-worthy dish.
- Lemon juice provides a bright, tangy counterpoint to the rich cheese, lifting the entire flavor profile with its zesty splash.
- Red pepper flakes offer subtle heat that builds gradually, giving each bite a gentle warmth and complexity.
- Onions caramelize softly, infusing the base with a sweet, mellow undertone that complements the creamy cheese perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg