Boursin Cheese Pasta
Boursin cheese pasta is so decadent and creamy - ready in just minutes and using only 2 ingredients. It's the perfect lunch, dinner, or side dish when served with your favorite protein.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta Penne or your favorite type
- 1 cup boursin (about a 5.3 ounce package)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives optional, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat.
- Prepare pasta al dente.16 ounces pasta
- Drain pasta and return to pot.
- Over low heat, toss pasta with boursin to melt. Serve immediately.1 cup boursin
- Optional: Garnish with fresh chives, basil, thyme or parsley.1 tablespoon fresh chives
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Notes
- Prep – This recipe is incredibly quick so prep first by crumbling your Boursin and chopping your herbs.
- Don’t Overheat – Lower heat is better for creating that creamy sauce to avoid separation and scalding.
- Save Pasta Water – This can be so helpful to add a touch of starchy water to your sauce in case you’d like to thin it out a little!
- Add baked chicken or chicken sausage.
- Boursin pasta is versatile. You can add spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, or any of your favorite veggies.
- Add heavy whipping cream! For an even creamier, meltier sauce, a splash of half and half or cream adds decadence.
- Use your favorite type of pasta - I always try to choose something that has plenty of grooves for the sauce to stick.
- Chives are optional. Fresh chopped basil, oregano, green onions or sage will all be delicious too.
Storage Notes
This Boursin pasta recipe can sit out for up to two hours while serving. It can be stored refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days. This recipe also freezes well! Store Boursin pasta in an airtight container in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before use.How to Reheat Pasta
To reheat this Boursin cheese pasta, you can try a couple different methods.- Bake it in a baking dish at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, giving it a more tender pasta bite with crunchy edges.
- Reheat on the stove top, stirring frequently over low heat to avoid separating the cheese. Consider adding a little warm water, milk or broth to loosen the sauce a bit as it warms through.
Nutrition
Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 249mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 408IU | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg