Description

This Creamy Boursin Pasta recipe features tender pasta enveloped in a luscious garlic and herb cheese sauce made with Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs, garlic, shallots, and heavy cream. A quick and easy stovetop dish that’s perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, garnished with fresh parsley and optional Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

Ingredients

Pasta and Sauce

12 oz pasta (such as fettuccine or penne)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Salt and black pepper to taste

Garnish

Fresh parsley, chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta thoroughly.
Sauté garlic and shallot: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and finely chopped shallot and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and softened, being careful not to brown them.
Make the creamy sauce: Reduce the heat to low and add the Boursin cheese along with the heavy cream into the skillet. Whisk continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce is smooth.
Adjust sauce consistency: Slowly add the reserved pasta water a little at a time to thin out and loosen the sauce to your desired consistency. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Combine pasta and sauce: Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet and toss well so every strand is evenly coated with the creamy Boursin sauce.
Serve: Plate the pasta while warm, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese if desired for extra flavor.

Notes

Enhance this dish by adding sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, or grilled chicken for a more hearty meal.
Other Boursin flavors like Black Pepper or Shallot & Chive also complement this recipe well and can be substituted based on preference.