Description
Dive into this creamy, peppery Cacio E Pepe Boursin Pasta Twist recipe! Ready in 20 minutes, it’s a rich, quick spin on a classic for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces spaghetti
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, freshly ground, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ounces Boursin cheese (garlic & herb or black pepper)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, grated, plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Step: In a large pot, bring salted water to boil. Add the spaghetti and cook it al dente according to the package instructions.
- Step: While the pasta is cooking, grind the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle to a fine consistency.
- Step: Melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. When foamy, add the black pepper and toast until fragrant, 1- 2 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- Step: Add the Boursin cheese and 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Whisk the sauce until smooth.
- Step: Add the Parmesan and mix well until combined. Stir in the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
- Step: Transfer to plates and sprinkle with some more grated cheese and black peppercorns. Enjoy!
Notes
You can easily swap spaghetti for other pasta shapes like fettuccine or rigatoni. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheated with a splash of water or broth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 607 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 647 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Cacio e Pepe, Pasta Twist, Boursin, Quick Pasta, Vegetarian