Boursin Cheese Pasta

Boursin cheese pasta is a quick meal or side dish that with a rich creamy sauce and it goes from the stovetop to the tabletop in minutes.

Flavor: Garlic, parsley, and chives give this Boursin cheese pasta recipe its rich and decadent flavor.
Skill level: Cook the pasta, stir in the cheese, and season. It’s that easy.
Prep note: This recipe doubles easily, so why not make it a main dish?
Serving suggestions: Top with baked chicken or garlic butter shrimp. Serve with garlic bread or cheesy breadsticks to soak up all the sauce!

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Ingredients For Boursin Pasta

Pasta: Any medium-sized pasta works in this recipe. Penne, cavatappi, rotini, or medium shells are perfect for holding all that creamy sauce.
Boursin Cheese: Added to the pasta water and parmesan cheese, Boursin becomes a light and incredibly flavorful sauce. Since it’s already seasoned and flavored, this recipe is incredibly easy.
Parmesan: For the best flavor, use freshly grated parmesan, or save time by using a shaker of cheese.

Variations

For an extra tangy flavor, swap out the parmesan for crumbled feta or blue cheese.
This recipe is perfect for adding fresh spring veggies like peas and asparagus. To make it quick, add them to the cooking water for the last couple of minutes.
Change the flavor with cherry tomatoes or chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
Garnish with herbs. Try a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or a fresh basil chiffonade.

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Storing Leftover Pasta

Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Enjoy this Boursin pasta recipe as a cold pasta salad or reheat in the microwave with milk added or a drizzle of olive oil to loosen the sauce. Freezing cheesy pasta isn’t recommended, but this recipe is so easy, just make more!

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This easy cheesy Boursin cheese pasta dish is ready in no time for a delicious and flavorful side or main dish.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

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In a large pot cook the pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
Drain the pasta and add it back to the pot.
Stir in the Boursin cheese, gradually adding pasta water as needed.
Remove from the heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

This makes four side dish servings. The recipe can be doubled as a main dish.
Vegetables like frozen peas, fresh spinach, or asparagus can be added to the cooking water for the last few minutes.

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Pasta, Side Dish

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