Description
A creamy, garlicky pasta dish with Boursin cheese and nutritious broccoli, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 5 oz Boursin cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. During the last 2-3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the boiling pasta water.
- Drain the pasta and broccoli, reserving a little pasta water.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the drained pasta and broccoli to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Stir in the Boursin cheese, mixing until well combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté garlic or shallots with the olive oil. Experiment with herbs like basil or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian