Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Fresh Simple Boursin Pasta with Shrimp, a quick yet luxurious dish that brings the flavors of Italy to your table. This recipe features tender pasta enveloped in a rich Boursin cheese sauce, perfectly paired with succulent shrimp and aromatic herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, ensuring smiles at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 5 oz Boursin cheese (garlic & herb recommended)
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add shrimp and cook until pink (3-4 minutes).
- Reduce heat; stir in Boursin cheese and chicken broth until melted into a creamy sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss drained pasta into the skillet until well coated with sauce.
- Stir in chopped parsley before serving; garnish with additional parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (around 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg