Mushroom & Boursin Pasta

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 box mafaldenni (400 grams) (or pasta of choice)

2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)

2 tbsp butter

1 shallot (chopped fine)

2 garlic cloves (chopped fine)

2 ½ cups white mushrooms/or cremini (roughly chopped)

1 Boursin soft cheese (150 grams)

3/4 cup white wine (chardonnay)

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated, for topping)

3 tbsp fresh basil (for topping)

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta of choice and cook according to box instructions.

While pasta is cooking, prepare your shallot, garlic and mushrooms.

In a large pan, add olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once melted, add shallots and garlic and sauté for roughly 2 minutes, then add your mushrooms.

Add your salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

Sauté on medium/high heat until the mushrooms begin to brown. About 3 minutes.

Add your white wine and simmer on low heat until the wine is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.

Add Boursin, heavy cream and simmer on low until incorporated

When pasta is al dente, strain and be sure to save at least 3/4 cup of pasta water.

Add your cooked pasta to the boursin mixture and gently toss to combine.

Add 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water at a time, until it's reached your desired consistency.

Top with parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.

Enjoy right away!