Creamy Rigatoni with Boursin Cheese: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Delight
A rich and creamy pasta dish featuring Boursin cheese and crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 8 ounces Boursin cheese
- 6 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook rigatoni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy; remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and garlic powder; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Boursin cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and salt; stir until combined.
- Toss in cooked rigatoni and crumbled bacon; stir well to coat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or tomatoes for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 45 grams
- Saturated Fat: 24 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Creamy Rigatoni, Boursin Cheese, Turkey Bacon, Pasta Dish