Boursin Pasta
Servings 8 servings
Calories 426kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb cavatappi pasta
- 2 5 oz packages garlic and herb Boursin cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 8 oz jar sundried tomatoes drained (don't rinse)
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese plus additional for garnishing
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2-1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 6 oz package fresh baby spinach
- 2-3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil or Italian parsley
- reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Cook the cavatappi pasta in salted water per the package directions until al dente. Drain well reserving the hot pasta water.
- To a separate pot add drained cavatappi pasta, 1 cup reserved pasta water, Boursin cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, salt and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Mix well, simmering over medium-low heat stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and coated the pasta. Add more of the hot pasta water 1/2 cup at a time (You'll need around 2 cups total) to loosen the sauce adding water just until it reaches your desired consistency.
- To the pot add the baby spinach. Continue to stir over medium-low heat until the spinach has wilted. (You can add a bit more hot pasta water to wilt the spinach, if needed.)
- Serve immediately garnished with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 623mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 409IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg