This recipe for Boursin Pasta is the most delicious creamy pasta you'll ever eat with just 5 ingredients and less than 30 minutes of cooking time! It’s a quick side dish or vegetarian meal that’s easy and delicious. One of the most popular recipes on this site, the 5 star reviews don't lie!
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Why You'll Love Boursin Pasta
- Just 5 ingredients in the whole dish.
- This Boursin pasta takes less than 30 minutes to make and is more delicious than the famous tiktok version.
- You can customize the pasta to whatever you want, adding shrimp, chicken, or extra vegetables.
- It's like alfredo sauce without parmesan (good for a low tyramine diet).
- Makes a great cozy dinner the whole family will love.
- Boursin cheese is so easy to find.
Ingredients
When I say 5 ingredients, I mean 5 ingredients. Well, salt and pepper are gimme's ok?
- Boursin Cheese - The star of the show. This cheese is like a fluffy, flavored cream cheese that melts beautifully. I like the Garlic and Fine Herbs Boursin, but the Shallot and Chive would work here as well depending on what flavors you love most.
- Pasta - Any pasta will work but I chose fettuccine to try to create my favorite fettuccine alfredo without parmesan cheese. Start with a really good pasta, like all semolina flour, or ones that you can find freshly made. This isn’t totally necessary, but it does elevate the dish. Obviously if gluten is an issue for you, you can use your favorite gluten free pasta.
- Heavy Cream - This just makes the recipe extra creamy and decadent, plus helps coat the noodles in a thick sauce. I used Organic Valley.
- Garlic - Yes, the cheese already has a garlic flavor to it, but this just amplifies it. It gives you enough without being overpowering.
- Butter - A great start to a creamy pasta, I like to use Kerrygold.
Parsley is purely decorative here, but feel free to add any herbs you like! I find Boursin usually packs enough flavor that you don't need it.
Step by Step Instructions
Just a few easy steps and you've conquered this Boursin pasta!
- Start by boiling salted water in a big pot. Cook the pasta while you begin the sauce.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan that will be big enough to toss the pasta in. Stir in minced garlic and cook over medium heat till fragrant (but not brown).
- Add the heavy cream and stir, bringing the sauce to a simmer over medium high heat, about 5-7 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the Boursin cheese till fully melted. Add in the cooked pasta and toss it in the sauce. Salt and pepper to taste!
- If you like your sauce to be more thin, save some pasta water to add it to the sauce, about 1-2 tablespoons at a time, till your desired consistency is reached.
Recipe Tips
- Boursin cheese melts really well, but you want to make sure you don't do it over too high of heat. Using too high heat can cause milk products to curdle. This low and slow method allows the sauce to get nice and creamy.
- The creamy sauce doesn't look like a lot in amount but it coats the noodles well. I encourage you to taste it before adding extra liquids. However you can add extra pasta water to thin out the sauce.
- For gluten free, use gluten free pasta. It's that easy!
- For dairy free Boursin Pasta, use the dairy free Boursin, typically found at Trader Joe's. I'd recommend using Earth Balance Pressed Oil substitute for the butter, and Oatly or a really creamy milk substitute for the cream.
- Sometimes I get asked for a lower calorie option. I've tried this recipe, substituting the heavy cream for vegetable broth. It's not quite as creamy and decadent, but it's still good.
What To Add to Pasta with Boursin Cheese
You can customize this creamy pasta recipe to make it into a great side dish, or as a main course. Below are a few ideas.
- Add precooked shrimp or chicken for extra protein.
- Mix in sun-dried tomatoes, broccoli, cooked mushrooms, or spinach and kale.
- Use macaroni instead of fettuccine for a grown up take on mac and cheese.
- For a fun Christmas pasta, use tomatoes and spinach for red and green!
- Looking for something lower carb or keto-friendly? Try this sauce with roasted cauliflower - so good!
How to Store and Reheat
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, place in a large skillet and reheat over medium low, adding in a little extra water or heavy cream to help coat the noodles again.
Boursin Cheese Recipes
I'm clearly a huge fan of Boursin on The Dizzy Cook so here are a few of my favorite recipes that include it. Especially if you buy the value pack at Costco!
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Creamy Boursin Pasta
Ingredients
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
- kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste
- fresh Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Keep about a cup of pasta water just in case you need to thin out the sauce later. Meanwhile melt butter in a large saucepan and cook the garlic for a minute or two until fragrant, but not brown. Add heavy cream and bring the sauce to a simmer, about 5-7 minutes, until nice and thick. The spoon should leave a line/trail as you run it through the sauce.
- Turn the heat to low and add Boursin cheese, stirring until melted and fully incorporated. Taste the sauce and add any kosher salt or fresh black pepper as needed. Add drained pasta and toss everything to combine. Top with parsley for garnish
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Notes
- Use your favorite gluten free pasta to make this GF friendly.
- Add in cooked vegetables, chicken or shrimp for a full meal!
- If the sauce is too thick, add 2 tablespoons of pasta water after adding the Boursin cheese until desired consistency is reached.
- I used Kerrygold unsalted butter and Organic Valley Heavy Cream. See post for more variations!
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This post was originally published December 12, 2019 and was updated Oct 2021 to include new recipe tips, storage instructions, and photos on how to make.
sherrie karsznia says
can i use pasta water instead of the haevy cream , i do not like milk
Alicia says
Sure! I just can't guarantee the same flavor results. Would probably cut it with vegetable broth too.
Barb says
Can’t wait to try this tonight. I always add sauteed peppers to Alfredo sauce.
Adam says
My son absolutely devoured the pasta with this sauce, so it's a winner for sure. I added probably half the cheese but so long as you add the cheese slowly and let it melt then you'll reach the thickness you enjoy. you just have to be careful not to add too much at once.
happy new year 🙂
Tina Renz says
Where has Boursin cheese been all my life!!! Thank you for all your tasty foods. I added some shrimp and tastes just like fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp.
Alycia Nichols says
Winner winner, pasta dinner!!!!!!! I made this tonight as I was in a pinch for our evening meal. I happened to have some boneless, skinless chicken breasts on hand that I seasoned with Italian seasonings and grilled on the stovetop. Added that and some broccolini to the mix, and voilà! What a meal!!!!! This is open to so many wonderful variations, and it’s so EASY! Thank you for posting this! Happy holidays to you!!!!!
Jacqueline says
I doubled the recipe for the sauce so I could add some frozen veggies and it was fantastic.
Alicia says
So happy you enjoyed it!
Kim Richards says
Sometimes you come to a recipe and doubt the 5 star reviews but this one is solid. It’s been a regular in our house so often I finally decided to leave you a review. Thanks for one of our favorite pastas ever.
Jewel says
Easy to make, I added some sun-dried tomatoes and husband loved it!
Alicia says
So happy to hear you all loved it!
Kent H says
Very tasty !
Cambria says
Oh my goodness this is so tasty!! And so fast. I doubled the recipe to feed my family of 5 (with veggies and fruit in the side). I made a mistake in not reserving enough pasta water, and then realizing too late that I needed more .. so definitely follow the note to receive the correct amount!
Alicia says
Haha you're on a Boursin kick! Love it! Thanks for the review.
Anonymous says
Delicious!
Alicia says
Thank you, Anony!
Bettina Morton says
I made this tonight. It is fabulous! I missed my homemade Alfredo sauce and was so excited to find Alicia’s Alfredo sauce with Boursin cheese. It is a 5-star recipe for certain! My family loved it, too. I am already thinking of other ways to use this sauce. If you’re on the fence about trying this recipe, do not hesitate any longer and make it. Alicia, thank you for this recipe and all your testing and especially being there for us. BTW, by following a migraine-friendly diet, I am no longer struggling with dizziness.
Alicia says
YAY!! Bettina this is the best comment!!
Charla Pannell says
This has been a game changing meal for me!! I usually add some ground pork or beef seasoned with a homemade Italian sausage seasoning that’s migraine friendly and if I’m feeling fancy I’ll add canned artichokes and spinach. It so simple a delicious and I feel like I’m having Alfredo sauce without the Parmesan. Thanks so much for this!
Shabana says
omg! thankyou for this comment - I just randomly happened to come across this recipe after I typed in "easy pasta dishes using double cream" because I'm not great in the kitchen so wanted to know a way I can finish off my pot of cream! anyway I didn't even think TWICE about the name and just happened to read the comments. can I just say how emotional I feel right now! I have recently been diagnosed with something called Meniers disease. my entire world has been turned upside down (no pun intended) with the constant vertigo I'm having. I can't work, I can't function. I've been so depressed wondering how i will get through life and now that have stumbled across this page I feel a sense of hope! Thankyou so much! Alicia I can't wait to follow all your recipes. I hope you stay blessed xxx
Alicia says
Hey Shabana! Welcome! That's usually how people find me haha. With Meniere's Disease there's a lot of overlap with the recipes, but you may need even lower sodium so I try to give some low sodium edits within the posts and notes. I hope it helps you. 🙂 And that you enjoyed the pasta!