Brie Cheese Pasta

The easiest creamy pasta that tastes like a restaurant dish

By Jennifer · Recipe · Easy Dinner · 20 min

Pasta Easy Recipe Comfort Food

The easiest creamy pasta that tastes like a restaurant dish

This is definitely one of the easiest pastas to make, but somehow it tastes like something you would order at a nice restaurant. It takes about 20 minutes from start to finish, which makes it perfect for a quick dinner that still feels a little fancy.

Inspired by Korean singer Sung Si-kyung’s famous brie cheese pasta, I added a few of my own twists to make it even better. The base is so simple: hot spaghetti, creamy brie, fresh basil, garlic, and tomatoes all tossed together until the cheese melts into the easiest sauce.

My version adds prosciutto and honey, which gives the pasta that perfect sweet and salty finish. It feels fancy enough for hosting, but it’s also the kind of dish you can make on a lazy night when you still want something comforting and delicious.

And honestly, this pasta goes so well with a crisp white wine. My pick was Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc — it’s bright, refreshing, and balances the richness of the brie perfectly.

The Inspiration

Watch It Come Together

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I shared the visual process on Instagram so you can see how simple and creamy this pasta comes together.

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Recipe

Brie Cheese Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/2 box regular spaghetti noodles
• 1 pack fresh basil leaves
• 1.5 tablespoons crushed garlic
• 1 wedge Brie cheese, softened and cut into pieces
• 12 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3 oz pack prosciutto
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp chicken bouillon powder, for pasta water
• Black pepper, to taste
• Reserved pasta water, as needed

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water, chicken bouillon powder, and a drizzle of oil to a boil. The oil prevents the pasta noodles from sticking together. The chicken bouillon powder adds more flavor and umami to the pasta while it cooks, and later when the pasta water is used. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. I cook mine for 9–10 minutes for al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, cut the tomatoes in half, mince the basil and garlic, and cut the brie wedge into thin pieces. Add them all to a large steel bowl that is safe for hot ingredients.
3. Once the pasta is done cooking, you don’t even need to drain it. Using tongs, add the hot pasta directly into the bowl while it’s still warm. If you do decide to drain it, reserve at least two cups of pasta water.
4. Toss everything together until the brie starts to melt and coat the noodles.
5. Add the reserved pasta water little by little until the sauce becomes creamy, glossy, and smooth.
6. Drizzle in the honey and mix the ingredients once again.
7. Plate the pasta, then top with prosciutto. Finish with crushed black pepper.
8. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.

Jennifer’s Note

The honey and prosciutto are what make this version feel a little more special. The brie already gives the pasta a rich, creamy base, but the honey adds a soft sweetness and the prosciutto adds that salty bite that brings everything together.

For wine, I paired it with Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc, and it worked so well. The pasta is creamy and rich, so the crispness of the sauvignon blanc cuts through the brie and keeps the whole meal feeling light and balanced.

Tips

Make It Even Better

Use the pasta while it’s still hot so the brie melts easily. I recommend using a large steel bowl or another heat-safe mixing bowl since you’ll be adding the hot pasta directly into it. If the sauce feels too thick, add a little pasta water at a time until it becomes smooth and glossy.

This is perfect for a cozy dinner, girls’ night, or a simple hosting dish that looks way more impressive than the effort it takes.

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