This Boursin Cheese Pasta is really easy to make and is packed with flavor. It’s a creamy, cheesy pasta dish that can be served as a main course or side dish.
The Boursin cheese adds an herby, garlic-y flavor to the pasta while the cream sauce keeps it creamy and delicious. If you love creamy pasta, you may also want to check out this Lemon Ricotta Pasta recipe.
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Boursin Cheese is made of garlic, herbs and cream cheese. It’s perfect for adding richness to dishes like this pasta dish. If you haven’t tried this delicious and creamy cheese you are going to want to try this dish.
Why I Love This Recipe
This delicious and creamy pasta recipe is incredibly easy to make, but it packs a punch of flavor with garlic-y Boursin cheese and a luxuriously creamy sauce. Perfect as either a main course or side dish, this indulgent meal will tantalize your taste buds with every bite!
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Easy to make
- Perfect for picky eaters
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Ingredients
This delicious noodle recipe is easy to make with only a few simple ingredients, all of which can be found at your local grocery store. So grab these ingredients and get ready to enjoy a tasty meal with your family.
Pasta – I like to use spaghetti noodles or angel hair noodles for this creamy recipe.
Seasonings – For this recipe you will need garlic, salt and black pepper to make this tasty dish.
Dairy – To make the extra creamy sauce, you will need heavy whipping cream and a package of Boursin Herb and Garlic cheese.
Substitutions
Pasta: Instead of pasta you can use zucchini noodles if you want a low-carb option.
Boursin: The boursin cheese is what really makes this dish pop, but you could also use Alouette cheese instead.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are few ways that you can personalize this dish to make it your own.
Protein: For a meaty version of this recipe, you could add cooked chicken or shrimp.
Spicy: To make the dish spicier, try adding some crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the sauce.
Vegetables: If you want to add more vegetables, feel free to stir in some sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a couple kitchen tools to help you make this family-favorite dinner recipe.
- large pot or dutch oven
- large skillet – Make sure to use a wooden spoon if you are using a nonstick skillet.
How to Make Boursin Cheese Pasta
Making this pasta is so easy. Just follow the instructions below and you will have a delicious dinner or side dish in no time at all.
Step 1: Cook the pasta
Prepare the pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, start preparing your sauce. Reserve one cup of the water after the pasta is done cooking.
Step 2: Melt the butter and saute the garlic
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once the butter is hot, add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
Step 3: Add in the heavy cream
Whisk in the heavy whipping cream and cook until thickened, about 4 minutes.
Step 4: Stir in the boursin cheese
Cut up the Boursin cheese and add to the skillet, stirring frequently.
Step 5: Season the sauce to taste
Once the cheese is melted and fully incorporated into the cream sauce, season to taste with salt and pepper. If the sauce is too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water to thin it.
Step 6: Add the pasta, and stir to combine
Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat completely.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this easy recipe with a side of homemade bread, like this Instant Pot French Bread or a crispy side these Baked Parmesan Asparagus Fries.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure that your pasta turns out perfectly.
- Be sure to stir frequently while cooking the sauce so that it does not burn.
- If you don’t have Boursin cheese, another creamy cheese like cream cheese or Alouette work great too.
- Make sure to season your sauce to taste with salt and pepper before adding the pasta.
- If you want an even cheesier dish, stir in a few tablespoons of parmesan cheese.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat, place the pasta in a skillet over medium heat and stir until hot. You can also place it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
No, due to the dairy in this recipe, I do not recommend that you freeze it.
More Pasta Recipes
If you like pasta, give these recipes a try:
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta
- Instant Pot Tomato Feta Pasta
- Instant Pot Mushroom Pasta
- Cheeseburger Macaroni
- Baked Rigatoni with Meat Sauce
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Boursin Cheese Pasta
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Equipment
- Large pot
- skillet
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Pasta
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 4 ounces Boursin Herb and Garlic Flavor
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Reserve one cup of water after pasta is done.
- While the pasta is cooking, start preparing your sauce.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Once the butter is hot, add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Whisk in the heavy whipping cream and cook until thickened, about 4 minutes.
- Cut up the Boursin cheese and add to the skillet, stirring frequently.
- Once the cheese is melted and fully incorporated into the cream sauce, season to taste with salt and pepper. Add pasta water to thin sauce to preferred consistency, if needed.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat completely.
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Notes
- Be sure to stir frequently while cooking the sauce so that it does not burn.
- If you don’t have Boursin cheese, another creamy cheese like cream cheese or Alouette work great too.
- Make sure to season your sauce to taste with salt and pepper before adding the pasta.
- If you want an even cheesier dish, stir in a few tablespoons of parmesan cheese.
This tasted really good and was easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly but it was pretty dry. I’m not sure what to do next time I make it.
Thanks for asking this! I will update the recipe to cover this but here’s the answer — save a little bit of the water from boiling the pasta and add it to the sauce before adding the pasta to get a thinner consistency.