Description
A quick and delicious 3-ingredient pasta dish combining spaghetti, rich marinara sauce, and creamy Boursin cheese for a comforting meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package spaghetti
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 (5.2-ounce) package Boursin Cheese (Garlic and Fine Herbs or Basil and Chive flavor)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare the spaghetti according to the package instructions in salted boiling water; do not drain the pasta after cooking.
- Heat the marinara: While the pasta cooks, pour the marinara sauce into a large skillet over medium heat and warm it through.
- Add the cheese: Add the Boursin cheese to the warm marinara sauce, breaking it up with a spoon to help it melt evenly into the sauce.
- Simmer and combine: Reduce the heat to a simmer and stir continuously until the cheese fully melts and incorporates into the sauce.
- Mix pasta with sauce: When the pasta is al dente, use a pasta fork or tongs to transfer it directly from the cooking water to the skillet with the sauce, allowing excess water to drain off before tossing the pasta in the sauce to coat evenly.
- Season and serve: Add additional salt if necessary, then serve the pasta warm either as a side dish or a main entree.
Notes
- Do not drain the pasta water completely; a little pasta water helps the sauce cling to the noodles.
- You can substitute Boursin cheese flavors depending on your preference or what you have available.
- Add fresh basil or parsley for an extra burst of freshness if desired.
- For a vegan variation, substitute with vegan cheese and a marinara without animal products.
- This dish is best served immediately to enjoy the creamy texture of the melted Boursin cheese.
