Healthy Pasta Primavera Recipe with Boursin Cheese
Penne pasta tossed with a medley of fresh vegetables and a creamy sauce made with Boursin cheese.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Ingredients
1/2lbpenne pasta
1tablespoonolive oil
2clovesgarlicminced
1/2cupasparagussliced
2cupsbroccoli florets
1cupCherry and grape tomatoeshalved
1/2cuppetit peas
1/2cupmilk
1round Boursin cheeseShallot & Chive
1/4cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Black pepperto taste
Saltto taste
Fresh basilfor garnish
Fresh lemon slicesfor garnish and squeezing over the top
1/4cupreserved pasta wateradd a little at a time if needed
Instructions
Cook the Pasta: Begin by cooking the penne pasta in salted, boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. For the last 2 minutes of cooking time add the broccoli, asparagus, and petit peas to the boiling water to blanch. Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining. Set the pasta water aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Lower the heat and pour in the milk. Add the Boursin cheese, stirring continuously until the cheese melts and forms a creamy sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add the parmesan cheese and stir until combined.
Combine Pasta and Vegetables: Add the cooked penne pasta, broccoli, asparagus, and peas to the skillet with the creamy vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat the pasta evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add pasta water about a tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency. Turn off the heat.
Add Final Touches: Stir in halved cherry and grape tomatoes, and the torn basil leaves.
Serve and Garnish: Garnish with lemon slices and more parmesan cheese if you would like. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the pasta just before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
You can add more vegetables if you want, it's up to you!