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A pan of pasta in a creamy Boursin sauce.
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Creamy Boursin Pasta

Quick and ridiculously easy, this creamy Boursin Pasta with crispy smoked bacon is the perfect pasta recipe to make on busy weeknights!
Course Pasta
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 979kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Chopping Board
  • Knife
  • Pasta Pan
  • Cheese Grater
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 200 g Pasta of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 4 Smoked Bacon Rashers chopped
  • 1 Garlic Clove peeled and chopped
  • 150 g Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese
  • 50 g Grana Padano grated (or use Parmesan)
  • 2 tablespoon Parsley finely chopped

Instructions

  • Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
    200 g Pasta
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan and cook the bacon and garlic on a medium heat, until the bacon is cooked.
    1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 4 Smoked Bacon Rashers, 1 Garlic Clove
  • Add the Boursin cheese and half of the reserved cooking water to the bacon mix and stir until the Boursin is melted. Add more water until you get the consistency of sauce you like.
    150 g Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese
  • Stir in the drained pasta and mix to coat the pasta in the sauce.
  • Add the grated grana padano (or Parmesan) and freshly chopped parsley, season and serve.
    50 g Grana Padano, 2 tablespoon Parsley

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Notes

Top Tips:
  • Use a large pot of salted water to boil your pasta. The salted water adds lots of flavour.
  • Reserve some of the starchy pasta water before draining the pasta. This water is useful for thinning out the sauce and making it smoother.
  • Sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the top of the pasta before serving for a delicious spicy kick. Alternatively, you could add some freshly cracked black pepper or chopped fresh herbs like basil or oregano.
 
Variations: Add in other vegetables such as frozen peas, sweetcorn, and baby spinach. Leftover cooked chicken could also be added.
 
Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Boursin Pasta
Amount per Serving
Calories
979
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
59
g
91
%
Saturated Fat
 
32
g
200
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
208
mg
69
%
Sodium
 
1181
mg
51
%
Potassium
 
382
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
76
g
25
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
34
g
68
%
Vitamin A
 
1386
IU
28
%
Vitamin C
 
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
 
393
mg
39
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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