Creamy Boursin Pasta
Herbed cream cheese melts into a silky sauce with just pasta water and garlic — no heavy cream needed. Cherry tomatoes add a bright pop of acidity to finish.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 16g
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Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne or farfalle)
- 5 oz herbed cream cheese (Boursin or similar)
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- 1
Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, ~10 minutes.
- 2
Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in the same pot over medium, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add the cream cheese and 0.5 cup pasta water, stirring until the cheese melts into a smooth sauce.
- 5
Fold in the drained pasta and cherry tomatoes, adding more pasta water if needed for a silky texture.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper, then serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- wooden spoon
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