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.
Lauren Brown says
This was SUPER delicious! The hubby even loved it! It tastes very similar to
Olive Garden’s fettuccine Alfredo! I cooked some ground turkey seasoned with salt, pepper, and a dash of garlic powder and threw that in the pasta at the end and then served it with steamed mixed veggies. It was a hit and so very easy to make! Thank you for all the time and effort you take into making migraine friendly recipes for us!
Alicia says
Ohh I think you're right! Thank you, Lauren!
MJ says
Oh boy, this is insanely good! Followed your recipe to a T except I always use canned evaporated milk to substitute for cream to cut calories in soups and sauces. It’s thick like heavy cream without the calories.
Unknown says
This is very unhelpful and I don't recommend for anyone unless you want a horrible stomach ache.
Anonymous says
One of my favorite recipes so far!
Sarah LeClair says
I love this recipe! I add sun dried tomatoes and chicken to mine. I'm so thankful for your recipes! They make it easy for my to avoid those migraine trigger foods without having to figure out so many substitutes!
Glenda says
I followed your directions precisely. however, the heavy cream never thickened. I simmered it for 15 minutes, never thickened. so I added the boursin anyway. followed your directions. In the end I had to add Alfredo sauce to thicken the sauce and flavor it. not real happy with the recipe. good luck though
Alicia says
I'm sorry, I haven't had this feedback yet and it's a very popular recipe. I'd probably check the heavy cream you're using. Some people think half and half will work the same and it doesn't. Also adding an alfredo sauce will definitely change the flavor and make it more bland because you're mellowing out the flavor from the Boursin. Plus when you add the pasta, it will also thicken the sauce.
If you're expecting a super thick texture, you'd probably need to add flour...but that's not how the recipe is intended.
Lee says
Easy and tasty, I added spinach and chicken. Yum
Amber L. says
Excellent way to use up Boursin cheese- especially if you buy the 3 pack from Costco. The sauce is flavorful and rich, but not overpowering. For personal preference, I added a teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon chicken Bouillon paste. Served with air-fried Italian sausages and roasted vegetables. My mom loved it too. Thank you Alicia!
Jean Johnston says
So easy and delicious!!! Costco has packs of boursin cheese too!!
Alicia says
Yes they do! And other flavors will work here as well. 🙂
Rebecca says
My family said this was the best Fettuccine Alfredo they have ever eaten! It was delicious and so easy to make!!
Alicia says
So sweet, thank you so much!!
Susie says
This is a fantastic recipe! Great flavor & super simple! We only discovered it a couple of weeks ago & made it 3 times already. It’s exceptional with our homemade fettuccine! Thank you!!
Alicia says
Thanks so much, Susie! That makes me smile!
annabelle says
Wow. So easy and delicious! I ended up adding peas, sauteed mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes. Yummm. I pretty much ate this whole by myself. Whoops!
Kasey says
This recipe is so so good! We have made this so many times and it always turns out delicious, no matter which Boursin flavor we use. It’s so easy & kid approved too!
Alicia says
Thank you so much, Kasey!
Amy says
This pasta is everything!!!!
Alicia says
Haha thanks, Amy! Glad you guys love it.
Michelle says
We absolutely love this recipe! Even my husband who does not need to be dairy free. Sometimes we’ll add chicken on the side. It’s so flavorful!
Alicia says
I'm so glad you enjoy it, even with the dairy free Boursin!
Rose Richards says
This recipe is excellent and so versatile. I love to cook and was so happy to find Alicia's recipes and cookbook. I recently made the Boursin Pasta with shrimp, broccoli, spinach and red bell pepper. I usually just add whatever veggies I have in the refrigerator. It is wonderful with shrimp or chicken. I also make it without add-ins to serve as a side dish. All of Alicia's recipes are great but this one is a stand-out.
Nadia says
DELICIOUS and such a simple recipe. I ate it along with steak and a kale salad for lunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Donna R says
Another of my favorite Dizzy Cook recipes. It is a popular one with the family too. I make extra to freeze so I can have a quick meal on days that I might not have time or feel like cooking. These recipes have been a life saver for me. I have always hated to cook and would tell people I only cook because I have to eat! Since following Alicia's recipes, I can honestly say I don't mind it so much anymore. I really appreciate all of the time and effort she puts into creating these.
Alicia says
So kind - thank you, Donna!