Description
Indulge in this rich and creamy Rigatoni pasta dish enhanced with the savory flavor of Boursin cheese. A comforting and satisfying meal that is easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese (garlic and herb flavor)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil the rigatoni until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add cream, simmer, then melt Boursin cheese. Stir in Parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine: Add cooked pasta to the sauce, toss, and heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra protein, consider adding cooked chicken or sautéed mushrooms.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
