Description
Creamy, herby, and rich, this Boursin Cheese Pasta is the ultimate quick comfort food. Inspired by viral recipes and backed by timeless French cheese, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or flavorful dinner parties.
Ingredients
12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or cavatappi)
1 (5.2 oz) package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
1½ cups reserved pasta water
2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes, sautéed mushrooms, roasted cherry tomatoes, cooked chicken, spinach, goat cheese
Substitute: Shallot & Chive Boursin, dairy-free pasta and vegan cheese
Instructions
1. Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1½ cups pasta water.
2. Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Add Boursin cheese and stir until melted.
4. Slowly add pasta water, stirring until creamy.
5. Toss cooked pasta into sauce and coat evenly.
6. Season with salt and pepper. Add extras if desired.
7. Serve hot, optionally garnished with red pepper flakes or shaved parmesan.
Notes
Use penne, cavatappi, or fettuccine for best sauce cling.
To reheat, add a splash of milk or water and warm gently.
Top with herbs, breadcrumbs, or parmesan for extra flavor.
Freezes well in portioned containers. Defrost before reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American-French fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: boursin pasta, creamy pasta, cheese pasta, easy weeknight dinner