Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta – An Ultra-Rich, Garlic-Herb Comfort Dish Made in Minutes
Boursin Cheese Pasta is creamy, rich, and packed with garlic-herb flavor. The cheese melts effortlessly into hot pasta, creating a smooth, luxurious sauce. It requires very few ingredients and minimal cooking time. Ideal for quick dinners, this pasta is comforting yet elegant. It can be customized with vegetables, protein, or spices. Simple, indulgent, and endlessly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 250 g pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
- 1 wheel (150 g) Boursin Garlic & Herb cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a pan over low heat, warm olive oil or butter.
- Add garlic (if using) and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Add cooked pasta to the pan and reduce heat to low.
- Stir in the Boursin cheese, allowing it to melt gently.
- Add reserved pasta water gradually to create a smooth sauce.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if desired.
- Toss well until pasta is fully coated. Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Boursin melts best over low heat.
- Pasta water helps emulsify the sauce.
- Garlic is optional—Boursin already has flavour.
- Use freshly cooked pasta for best texture.
- Avoid high heat to prevent cheese separation.
- Parmesan is optional but adds depth.
- Best enjoyed immediately after cooking.
- Sauce thickens as it cools.