One-Pot Pink Sauce Pasta With Boursin Cheese
This one pot pink sauce pasta with Boursin cheese is the perfect indulgent dish for those chilly evenings. The creamy pink sauce transforms boring, plain pasta into an irresistible dish with layers of rich flavors – sweet tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and a hint of garlic. The Boursin cheese adds a delicious combination of texture and creaminess that completes this comforting dish. This one pot pasta dish packs all the classic elements of a comfort meal – savory, cheesy, and filling – making it an ideal meal for those searching for something special to add to their dinner table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound rigatoni pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium shallot finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 cups tomato sauce or passata
- 1 package Boursin cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water then drain the pasta and set aside.1 pound rigatoni pasta
- Heat the olive oil in the same pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and shallot and sauté until they are fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 medium shallot
- Add the tomato puree, dried basil, red chili flakes, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine then bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.2 cups tomato sauce or passata, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon red chili flakes, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Crumble the Boursin cheese into the sauce and stir until it’s melted and well combined.1 package Boursin cheese
- Add the cooked pasta to the pot and stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped or torn fresh basil leaves (optional).
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 35mgPotassium: 565mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 528IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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