This creamy lemon and Boursin cheese pasta recipe is full of flavor and super delicious. It's also a one-pot recipe, making it quick and easy for weeknight dinners!
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Interested in more bright and fresh lemon pasta recipes? Try our penne shrimp scampi recipe too! This cherry tomato sauce pasta is also a super easy and stress-free weeknight dinner you might love too!
When I tell you that I make this recipe at least once a week, I am not lying! This dish looks fancy but it's not! It's so quick and easy to make, and it makes for stress-free weeknight dinners that my boyfriend and I love and look forward to.
The best part? Basic ingredients! You can find the ingredients in this recipe at any grocery store! The fun part? You can always switch up the Boursin cheese flavour to one of their other flavours, like shallots and chive. The Boursin cheese does all the heavy lifting just like in this roasted Boursin cheese asparagus recipe because it's packed with delicious herbs and flavour!
Why you'll love this recipe
- Quick: This recipe will take you no more than 15 minutes to make!
- Easy: You need less than ten ingredients to make this recipe!
- Versatile: This is an effortless weeknight dinner recipe, but it is also delicious and will be the perfect dinner to serve at your next dinner party!
Recipe Ingredients
- RIGATONI
- BOURSIN CHEESE
- LEMONS
- GREEN PEAS
- SALT & PEPPER
- RED PEPPER CHILI FLAKES
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Boil: Following the package instructions, cook the pasta in a large pot and reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water.
- Mix: After straining the pasta, transfer it back to the same pot. Add the Boursin cheese and reserved pasta water and mix until fully coated. Add the lemon juice and zest, peas, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes and mix again.
- Serve: Serve immediately with parmesan cheese as desired.
Serving Suggestions
Serve a tasty appetizer with this pasta dish like a classic tomato basil bruschetta or some cheesy mozzarella prosciutto bruschetta. This creamy pasta recipe also tastes delicious paired with a light side salad and a fresh loaf of bread.
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Creamy Lemon and Boursin Cheese Pasta Recipe
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This creamy lemon and Boursin cheese pasta recipe is a quick and delicious one-pot recipe that's super easy to make!
Ingredients
- Rigatoni (or prefered pasta noodle): 1 pound (450 grams)
- Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin: 1 package (150 grams)
- Reserved Pasta Water: ¼ cup
- Lemon Juice & Zest: from 1 lemon
- Green Peas (fresh or frozen): 1 cup
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Pepper: ¼ teaspoon
- Red Pepper Chili Flakes: ½ teaspoon (optional)
- Parmesan Cheese: for serving
Instructions
- Boil: Following the package instructions, cook the pasta in a large pot and reserve ¼ cup of the pasta water.
- Mix: After straining the pasta, transfer it back to the same pot. Add the Boursin cheese and reserved pasta water and mix until fully coated. Add the lemon juice and zest, peas, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes and mix again.
- Serve: Serve immediately with parmesan cheese as desired.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: lunch, dinner, side dish, pasta
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: italian
Carlo says
Looks fabulous
Andrea says
Thank you so much! I hope you give it a try 🙂
Jill says
Looks good. Can you tell me at what point you cook the peas, or are you putting then frozen or uncooked, fresh peas?
Andrea says
Hi Jill! No need to cook the peas, just toss them in 🙂 Enjoy!