Description
A delicious creamy pasta dish with shrimp and Boursin cheese, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 oz Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs)
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional)
- ¼ cup reserved pasta water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. • Cook pasta until al dente. • Reserve ¼ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Sauté the Shrimp • Heat olive oil and butter in a wide skillet over medium heat. • Add shrimp in a single layer and cook 1–2 minutes per side until just opaque. • Transfer shrimp to a plate and set aside.
- Build the Garlic Base • Lower the heat slightly. • Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Make the Creamy Boursin Sauce • Add Boursin cheese and reserved pasta water to the skillet. • Stir gently until the cheese melts into a smooth sauce. • Add heavy cream if using and stir until combined.
- Toss with Pasta • Add cooked pasta directly to the skillet. • Toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated in the sauce.
- Finish and Serve • Return shrimp to the skillet and warm through for 1 minute. • Season with salt and pepper to taste. • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Feel free to customize with your choice of pasta or add vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 220mg