Garlic & Herb Boursin Pasta

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Garlic & Herb Boursin Pasta with Italian Sausage

Low ingredients. Big flavor. Zero fuss.

If you’re craving something creamy and comforting but don’t want to juggle a long ingredient list, this Garlic & Herb Boursin Pasta is your answer.

It’s rich without being heavy. Savory without being complicated. And it comes together with just a handful of ingredients.

The magic? Boursin cheese. That creamy, garlicky, herby goodness melts into a silky sauce in minutes — no roux, no extra steps.

And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to customize.

This pasta plays well with others.

Swap the protein. Try it with chicken, shrimp, crispy pancetta, andouille sausage.

Ditch the protein – go vegetarian. Add in roasted peppers, sauteed zucchini, spinach or kale, toss in your favorite mushrooms. Make it your own!

Pair this pasta with your favorite salad and bread and dig in!

the ingredients

10 oz Rigatoni Pasta, al dente *reserve pasta water*
1/2 lb. Italian Sausage
2 clove Garlic, minced
5.2 oz Garlic Herb Boursin Cheese
4 oz Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
*Red Pepper Flakes to taste
Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
Fresh Parsley to top

Instructions

1. Cooke Rigatoni Pasta to al dente per package instructions.
2. Over medium heat brown Italian Sausage. When sausage is close to finished cooking, add in minced Garlic. Once Sausage is fully cooked, use a paper towel to absorb majority of the grease. We want utilize the leftover grease to flavor our sauce.
3. Crumble the Boursin Cheese into the Sausage and then add in Heavy Cream. Allow this mix to simmer on low heat till sauce creamy - add in Parmesan Cheese and seasonings to taste. *The Red Pepper Flakes are optional but oh so delicious in this recipe.
4. Once your sauce is seasoned to perfection, add that pasta in and stir to fully coat the Rigatoni. If the sauce is too thick, slowly add in reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
5. Serve up your pasta and top with fresh Parsley!

why you'll love it

Minimal ingredients
One pan friendly
Ready in under 30 minutes!
Easy to swap proteins
Simple to make vegetarian
This is the kind of meal that feels special but is secretly effortless.

from our kitchen to yours

This Garlic & Herb Boursin Pasta proves you don’t need a long ingredient list to make something that tastes incredible. It’s weeknight comfort food with just enough flair to feel special.

Simple ingredients. Big flavor. Endless flexibility.

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