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Boursin Cream Rotini with Crispy Prosciutto
Instructions
1
Cook rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water and drain.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and chopped prosciutto. Cook until crispy, then remove and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, melt butter and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
4
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
5
Add Boursin cheese and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
6
Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water. Toss to combine.
8
Fold in crispy prosciutto and cook for another 1–2 minutes until well mixed.
9
Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Master the Pasta Water Ratio 💧Reserve at least 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining—add it gradually to your cream sauce to achieve silky consistency and help the Boursin emulsify perfectly without becoming too thick.
- Crisp Prosciutto Perfectly 🔥Cook prosciutto on medium heat in a dry skillet until it renders its fat and becomes glass-like and crispy (about 3-4 minutes per side), then crumble it just before serving to maintain maximum crunch.
- Bloom Garlic in Butter First 🧈Melt butter with minced garlic over low-medium heat for 1-2 minutes before adding cream—this develops deeper, more complex garlic flavor and prevents harsh, raw garlic notes in the final sauce.
- Temper the Cheese Gently 🧀Add Boursin cheese off-heat or at very low temperature while stirring constantly to prevent it from breaking; the gentle warmth ensures a smooth, creamy sauce rather than greasy, separated texture.
- Finish with Fresh Black Pepper ⚫Grind fresh black pepper directly into the finished dish just before plating—this releases essential oils and prevents the peppery flavor from becoming muted or absorbed into the warm sauce.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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