Easy Gluten-Free Vegetarian Pasta with Boursin

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This is a quick vegetarian pasta dish made with broccoli, bell peppers, peas, Boursin cheese, and gluten-free noodles - any shape will do. The sauce is super creamy and yummy.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
3

Ingredients

  • 9 ounces gluten-free elbow pasta

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 ½ cups broccoli florets

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

  • ½ onion, thinly sliced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 3 tablespoons cream, or to taste

  • 1 (6 ounce) package frozen peas

  • ½ (5.2 ounce) package garlic and herb cheese spread (such as Boursin®)

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

  2. Bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.

  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat and cook onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in cream and add peas. Stir in Boursin cheese until melted and warm.

  4. Add cooked noodles and broccoli to sauce and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

644 Calories
28g Fat
89g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 644
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 35%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 89g 32%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 160mg 178%
Calcium 86mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 578mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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