Boursin Cheese Pasta Recipe for a Luxurious Weeknight Dinner
Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a boursin cheese pasta recipe, a dish that embodies simplicity, flavor, and elegance. This recipe offers a delightful escape into the world of gourmet cooking, all from the comfort of your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 package pasta about 16 ounces or 450 grams; penne or bowties recommended
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil about 14 grams
- 4 cloves garlic minced (about 16 grams)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas about 225 grams
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetarian broth about 120 ml
- 1/4 cup white wine about 60 ml
- 1 package Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese about 5.2 ounces or 150 grams
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced (about 37 grams)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried about 3 grams fresh or 1 gram dried
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning about 2 grams
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated (about 50 grams)
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts about 30 grams
- Fresh pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Pasta:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Before draining, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water for later. Then, drain the pasta and set aside.
Cook the Garlic:
- While the pasta is cooking, heat a large sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil and minced garlic to the pan.
- Sauté for about 30 seconds, just until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Add Vegetables and Liquids:
- To the sauté pan with garlic, add the frozen peas, chicken or vegetarian broth, and white wine.
- Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Incorporate the Boursin Cheese:
- Reduce the heat to low and add the Boursin cheese to the pan.
- Stir continuously until the cheese has melted into the broth and wine, creating a creamy sauce.
Combine Pasta with Sauce:
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauté pan with the sauce.
- Toss well to ensure the pasta is evenly coated.
- If the sauce is too thick, gradually add the reserved pasta cooking water until you achieve your desired consistency.
Final Touches:
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, dill, and lemon pepper seasoning.
- Season with fresh pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle half of the grated Parmesan cheese and toss everything together once more.
Serve:
- Divide the pasta among plates or bowls.
- Garnish with the remaining Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts before serving.
