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Boursin cheese pasta

One Pot Boursin Pasta

5 from 1 vote
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boursin, one pot pasta
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 -3
Author: Jess
Make this One Pot Boursin Pasta in 20 minutes! Prepared all in one pot, it's a bright & fresh vegetarian pasta perfect for weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients

  • 200-250 dry rigatoni (or other pasta shape)
  • 1 (5.2 ounce/150g) package Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese
  • zest from 1 lemon plus more for garnish
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Garnish with lemon zest, chili flakes, parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add pasta and cook according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and then drain the pasta.
  • Add the drained pasta back to the pot and set over low heat on the oven.
  • Immediately add in the Boursin cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, chili flakes, ground pepper, frozen peas and shredded parmesan cheese.
  • Start stirring together and gradually add in ¼ cup pasta water; keep stirring to create a creamy sauce that clings to the noodles.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Make sure the peas are warmed through - if not keep on low heat and stir occasionally until they are.
  • Lastly, if you want a creamier sauce, add in an additional ¼ cup pasta water. (I generally use ½ cup pasta water total).
  • Enjoy immediately topped with more lemon zest, chili flakes and parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

  • When adding the pasta water, add ¼ cup to start. Then if you want to make the pasta creamier, add another ¼ cup and stir over low heat until the desired creamy consistency is reached.
  • If you don’t like peas, other delicious add-ins include 1-2 cups chopped spinach; cooked broccoli; or even tomatoes. 
  • If you want to add protein, try cooked chicken, shrimp or even crumbled sausage.
  • Want to play around with flavours? The Shallot & Chive Boursin Cheese would be a delicious substitute.
  • If you forget to reserve the pasta water, you can use vegetable or chicken stock or hot water
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