Boursin Cheese Pasta with Broccoli
Boursin Cheese Pasta with Broccoli is a quick and creamy dish that highlights the rich, herb-infused flavor of Boursin cheese. Tender broccoli florets add a fresh, nutritious element, while your favorite pasta acts as a perfect base to capture the luxurious sauce.
Equipment
- - Large pot for boiling pasta
- Large skillet or sauté pan
- - Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- - Cutting board and knife (for preparing broccoli)
Ingredients
- - 8 oz pasta penne, fusilli, or shells
- - 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or thawed if frozen
- - 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter optional, for sautéing
- - 1 5.2 oz package Boursin cheese (garlic and fine herbs flavor or your favorite variety)
- - 1/2 cup milk or cream adjust to desired sauce consistency
- - 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- - Optional garnish: grated Parmesan fresh herbs, or red pepper flakes
Instructions
- **Cook the pasta** Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- **Cook the broccoli** If using fresh broccoli, add it to the pasta pot during the last 2–3 minutes of pasta cooking. Alternatively, sauté the florets in a skillet with a little oil until crisp-tender. If using frozen broccoli, thaw and drain thoroughly before adding to the dish.
- **Make the sauce** In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the Boursin cheese with the milk or cream. Stir gently until the cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add some reserved pasta water or more milk.
- **Combine** Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet. Toss well to coat everything in the Boursin sauce. Season with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
- **Serve** Garnish with extra Parmesan, fresh herbs, or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.