Creamy Boursin Pasta Recipe: A Flavorful Weeknight Delight!
This Creamy Boursin Pasta Recipe is a quick and indulgent meal perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Made with Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, heavy cream, and butter, it creates a rich, velvety sauce that coats the pasta beautifully. It’s customizable with proteins like shrimp or chicken and vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is a creamy, comforting delight.
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling pasta.
- Skillet (for making the sauce)
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Colander (for draining pasta)
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Knife & cutting board (for garlic and optional ingredients)
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta – (penne, fettuccine, etc.)
- 5.2 oz Boursin Cheese – (Garlic & Fine Herbs or preferred flavor)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream – (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- ½ cup Pasta Water – (reserved)
- 2 tbsp Butter – (unsalted)
- 2 cloves Garlic – (minced)
- ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt & Black Pepper – to taste
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes – (halved)
- 1 cup Baby Spinach/Arugula
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese – (for garnish)
- ½ cup Protein – (cooked chicken, shrimp, or crispy bacon)
- Fresh Herbs – parsley, basil, or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta – Boil salted water, cook pasta until al dente, and reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Make Sauce – Melt butter in a skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes (if using). Add Boursin cheese, stir until melted, then mix in heavy cream.
- Combine – Toss cooked pasta into the sauce, stirring well. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Add Extras – Stir in cherry tomatoes, spinach, or protein (if using) and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
- Serve – Garnish with Parmesan and fresh herbs. Enjoy immediately!
