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Creamy alfredo pasta with black pepper and shaved parmesan cheese on a white speckled plate.

Cacio E Pepe Boursin Pasta Twist

Carolyn Farnsworth Profile PictureCarolyn Farnsworth
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 607 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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
 

  • In a large pot, bring salted water to boil. Add the spaghetti and cook it al dente according to the package instructions.
    Cooked spaghetti pasta submerged in water in a stainless steel pot.
  • While the pasta is cooking, grind the peppercorns with a mortar and pestle to a fine consistency.
    Whole black peppercorns in a beige bowl and a wooden pepper grinder on a white marble surface.
  • 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.
    Buttered pan with seasoning and oil residue for baking or cooking.
  • Add the Boursin cheese and 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Whisk the sauce until smooth.
    Buttered herb compound butter melting in a skillet for recipes.
  • Add the Parmesan and mix well until combined. Stir in the cooked pasta and toss to combine.
    Creamy garlic Parmesan spaghetti cooking in a skillet with pasta and sauce, easy pasta recipe.
  • Transfer to plates and sprinkle with some more grated cheese and black peppercorns. Enjoy!
    Creamy garlic Alfredo pasta on white plate with black pepper, close-up.

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 16gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 25gSodium: 647mgFiber: 3g
Keyword Cacio e Pepe Pasta Twist with Boursin
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