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Boursin Cheese Pasta with Broccoli

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Gather these ingredients for your Boursin Cheese Pasta with Broccoli:

  • 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite shape)
  • 1 head of broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 5 oz Boursin cheese (garlic and herb flavor works best)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons pasta cooking water (optional, for thinning the sauce)

Instructions

Cook the Pasta and Broccoli:

  1. Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Add Broccoli: During the last 2-3 minutes of pasta cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the pot. Drain the pasta and broccoli together, reserving ½ cup of the pasta cooking water.

Prepare the Sauce:

  1. Sauté Garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Melt Boursin Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and add the Boursin cheese and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and combined into a creamy sauce.
  3. Season the Sauce: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust salt if needed.

Combine Pasta and Sauce:

  1. Mix Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta and broccoli to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat the pasta and broccoli evenly.
  2. Adjust Consistency: If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta cooking water and stir to loosen it.

Serve:

  1. Plate the Dish: Divide the pasta among serving bowls. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.

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