Scoop this creamy, tender, richly flavored One Pot Boursin and Pasta onto your plate for a delicious way to complete a meal. No oven or preheating required for this simple stovetop prep that takes advantage of smooth melting Boursin cheese to deliver a perfectly tasty pasta side dish. Boursin and pasta also makes a cozy and indulgent main dish served with a green salad or steamed vegetable.
Boursin cheese is a rich and delicious cheese for snacking, cheese plates, as a sandwich spread, and more. It flavors this simple pasta side dish as well as these Boursin cheese mashed potatoes.
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Ingredients
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- Chicken Broth - Use a homemade, canned, or boxed chicken broth or stock in this recipe or use bouillon paste or cubes.
- Salted Butter - This recipe was developed using salted butter. If you only have unsalted butter on hand, add an extra pinch of salt to the stock or broth and taste for seasoning before serving.
- Fusilli Pasta - This is my favorite shape for boursin and pasta, with plenty of ridges to capture the creamy sauce and a short shape that cooks evenly in the chicken broth.
- Boursin Cheese - Boursin cheese is a cow's milk cheese that has a soft and creamy texture. There are a wide variety of flavors available depending on your supermarket. The flavor we most often use for this recipe is garlic and fine herbs, which is available at Costco for the best price in our area.
- Fresh Herbs - Finely chopped chives, parsley, basil, oregano, or thyme will add a finishing touch to your creamy pasta.
Instructions
Add the broth or stock, butter, salt, and pepper to a medium Dutch oven or 3-quart saucepan. Bring the broth to a boil over high heat.
Add the pasta and cook, stirring often, for 9-11 minutes. The pasta should be a couple minutes shy of completely tender.
When the pasta has absorbed almost all of the stock, remove it from the heat.
Crumble the Boursin cheese over the pasta and cover it with a lid. Allow the cheese to melt for 3-4 minutes.
Remove the lid and stir the pasta until the cheese is completely melted and creates a silky smooth cheese sauce that coats all of the pasta. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs, if desired, and serve immediately.
Top Tip
For the easiest melting, remove your cheese from the refrigerator and allow it to come up to room temperature while the stock is coming to a boil and the pasta cooks.
Substitutions and Variations
The substitutions listed below have been tested in this recipe and work well. If you successfully make any other ingredient substitutions, let us know in the comments!
- Swap Pasta Shapes - I like to stick with shorter pasta shapes like fusilli, ditalini, radiatore, cavatappi, elbows, or rigatoni for this side dish so that the pasta cooks evenly in the broth or stock.
- Prep a Vegetarian Version - In place of the chicken stock or broth, simply cook the pasta in water with an additional ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- Additional Toppings - Add a sprinkle of shredded Parmesan cheese, a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, or seasoned and toasted breadcrumbs to your side for extra flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Prepare this Boursin and pasta as a simple side to a dinner of oven-baked chicken and a green salad. The pasta also pairs well with shrimp and other seafood!
No one would blame you if you wanted to make this pasta into a meal all on its own! Cozy up to a bowl of the creamy pasta to maximize the comfort food vibes.
Make This Recipe Kid Friendly
Boursin and pasta is simply a twist on macaroni and cheese! If your kids are fans of the basic version, this might not be a hard sell. In my house, eliminating the herb garnish goes a long way towards having willing taste-testers. Reserve the chopped chives or parsley for an optional addition by bringing a small bowl to the table with the pasta.
Storage
This pasta is best right after it's prepared. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. When you reheat it, add a splash of milk to help keep the pasta hydrated. The sauce won't be as silky and smooth as it is right after preparation, but the delicious flavor of the Boursin cheese is still there.
FAQ
No, this recipe is a quick and no-fuss version of creamy Boursin pasta that cooks on the stove top in one pot with no oven preheating required!
This recipe doubles well if you use a Dutch oven or saucepan with the capacity for the broth and cooked pasta. Pasta cooking time will be a bit longer, but you'll be rewarded with a large batch of creamy pasta to feed a crowd.
Boursin cheese melts like a dream, transforming into a smooth and creamy cheese with the heat leftover in the pasta and cooking pot. It won't clump or get stringy like a lower moisture cheese will.
More Pasta Recipes
Pasta is the ultimate comfort food and makes a great main dish or side to a variety of meals. Here are some other pasta recipes to try:
Extra Cheesy Recipes
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Recipe
One Pot Boursin and Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces fusilli pasta
- 5.3 ounces Boursin cheese
- fresh chives, parsley, thyme, or oregano (finely chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring the broth, butter, salt, and pepper to a boil in a medium Dutch oven or 3-quart saucepan over high heat.
- Add the pasta. Cook, stirring often, for 9-11 minutes. The pasta should be al dente, a couple minutes shy of completely tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add the cheese, breaking it into pieces.
- Cover the pasta and let the cheese melt, 3-4 minutes.
- Stir the pasta to blend in the cheese. Add a splash of milk if needed to get the desired texture.
- Serve, garnishing with finely chopped herbs.
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Cassie Waltman says
This is a pasta dish we all crave for an easy addition to dinner.