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Creamy Garlic Boursin Pasta with Mushrooms and Wilted Spinach

Pasta tossed in a creamy sauce made from melted Boursin cheese, caramelized mushrooms, and wilted spinach for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

12 ounces short pasta, such as penne or rigatoni
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 package (5.2 ounces) Boursin garlic and herb cheese
3 cups fresh spinach
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Grated parmesan, for serving
Reserved pasta water, as needed

Equipment

  • 1 large enameled Dutch oven
  • 1 large stockpot, for boiling pasta

Method
 

Boil the pasta and reserve some pasta water.
    Sauté the mushrooms until deeply golden.
      Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
        Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
          Melt the Boursin into the pan until smooth.
            Toss in the pasta, adding pasta water until glossy.
              Season to taste and top with parmesan before serving.