Creamiest Boursin Cheese Pasta (stovetop recipe)
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You’ve seen the viral TikTok Boursin cheese pasta – now, you’re going to want to get to know my stovetop rendition. I’ve made this so it’s velvety, dreamy, even easier to whip up, and, dare I say, even more delicious. Plus, you don’t even have to turn your oven on. Let me show you how to win hearts with this Boursin cheese pasta.
If you’ve been following social media trends, you’d have seen the progression of the cheese pasta sauce: We started off baking feta. Then, we swapped out the feta for some flavor-packed Boursin in the oven. Now, I bring you the stovetop version that will steal your heart.
Boursin Cheese pasta is everything creamy pasta dreams are made of. Whisk this garlicky, flavor-packed cheese down into some cream so it becomes luscious and saucy. Add a handful of spinach, and you’ve got yourself a no-fuss weeknight vegetarian dinner that takes just 20 minutes! But why switch things up to the stovetop?
Why cook Boursin pasta on the stovetop
- Time: It’s quicker than baking, making it the best choice for when you want dinner now! It’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Desired consistency: The stovetop method yields an even melt, ensuring a creamy, clump-free sauce.
- Incorporation: Adding cream and the reserved pasta cooking water while melting the Boursin is super easy and yields the most luscious result. The cooking water contains the starch released from the pasta, so when you add it to the melted Boursin, the starch acts as a natural thickener, coating the pasta in a glossy, silky sauce!
Variations to try
This pasta with Boursin cheese is super versatile, so you can add various ingredients to mix it up and keep things fresh. Here are some of my favorite picks:
- Mediterranean vibes: Fold in some sundried tomatoes, olives, capers, and fresh basil.
- True to trend: The viral TikTok recipe includes baked cherry tomatoes. For the stovetop version, throw in a handful of grape tomatoes sliced in half.
- Mushrooms: Sauté sliced mushrooms in garlic and butter until they’re golden, then toss them in the mix, or make my miso mushrooms!
- Extra veggies: Add zucchini, shallots, bell peppers, peas, or asparagus for a bit of color.
- Protein: Some tender shrimp would be perfect in here. Or make my Italian seasoning chicken, slice it up, and serve it over top.
- Meaty: Crisp up some pancetta or speck, or stir some prosciutto into the pasta.
Store and reheat Boursin pasta
Store: Transfer it to a covered container once it’s cooled to room temperature. It can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheat: Creamy pasta can sometimes be a bit dry when reheated on the stovetop, so if that’s the case, add a splash of cream or milk to loosen the sauce.
Creamiest Boursin Cheese Pasta (stovetop recipe)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces short-shaped pasta
- ½ cup whipping cream
- 1 5.5 ounce container Boursin cheese (I like fine herbs and garlic flavor)
- 2 cup baby spinach (packed)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place a large pot of well-salted water on high heat. When it comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook according to the package directions. Remove 1 cup of the cooking water (a Pyrex measuring cup works well for this), and then strain the pasta and put it back into the cooking pot.8 ounces short-shaped pasta
- While the water boils, make the sauce. Add the whipping cream and Boursin to a small pan over medium heat. Whisk until the cheese melts into the cream.½ cup whipping cream, 1 5.5 ounce container Boursin cheese
- Add the spinach to the cooked pasta, pour the sauce over top, and stir well. Slowly pour in the reserved cooking water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the sauce is super creamy – you won't add all of the water. Season to taste with salt and pepper.2 cup baby spinach, Salt and pepper
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More recipes using Boursin cheese
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Daughter made this twice already she also added cut up chicken white meat cut up grape tomatoes and made corn muffins a delish meal
That sounds like such a fun, colorful meal! Love how she made it her own with the chicken, tomatoes, and corn muffins—so glad it was a hit! 🌟🍅🍗
I halved this recipe, for two of us. Followed the recipe. The note said I could add steamed broccoli, which I did. Oh, and I added the Italian Seasonings Chicken, as well. What a hit. Pasta is creamy and full on flavorful. The chicken was tender, tasty, and looked 100% gourmet! Kristen knocked it outta the park on yummy.
Thanks, Vicki! So happy to hear you enjoyed it!
Wow the sauce is amazing. I cut recipe in half because I only had a small amount of pasta and doubled the spinach. Boursin is so expensive here in Nova Scotia….over $8 CAD. Because I made only half the sauce I have enough Boursin for another meal…unless we eat it all on crackers.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed the recipe!