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Creamiest Boursin Cheese Pasta (stovetop recipe)

Name: Creamiest Boursin Cheese Pasta (stovetop recipe)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 ounces short-shaped pasta (Source: 8 ounces short-shaped pasta); ½ cup whipping cream (Source: ½ cup whipping cream); 1 each 5.5 ounce container Boursin cheese (I like fine herbs and garlic flavor) (Source: 1 5.5 ounce container Boursin cheese (I like fine herbs and garlic flavor)); 2 cup baby spinach (packed) (Source: 2 cup baby spinach (packed)); As Needed Salt (Source seasoning: Salt and pepper (to taste)); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: Salt and pepper (to taste))

Creamiest Boursin Cheese Pasta (stovetop recipe) is made with 5.5 ounce container Boursin cheese, short-shaped pasta, and whipping cream.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 20 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 6 listed

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DinnerPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Dinner
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Save the cooking water

Reserve the cooking water at the step specified, before it is needed for the sauce.

2. Check the package directions

Use the package directions where the method calls for them.

3. Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Get to know the ingredients

short-shaped pasta

In the method: When it comes to a boil, add the pasta and cook according to the package directions.

whipping cream

In the method: Add the whipping cream and Boursin to a small pan over medium heat.

5.5 ounce container Boursin cheese (I like fine herbs and garlic flavor)

In the method: Add the whipping cream and Boursin to a small pan over medium heat.

Let’s make it

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.

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8 ounces short-shaped pasta
Ingredient note
Source: 8 ounces short-shaped pasta
½ cup whipping cream
Ingredient note
Source: ½ cup whipping cream
1 each 5.5 ounce container Boursin cheese (I like fine herbs and garlic flavor)
Ingredient note
Source: 1 5.5 ounce container Boursin cheese (I like fine herbs and garlic flavor)
2 cup baby spinach (packed)
Ingredient note
Source: 2 cup baby spinach (packed)
As Needed Salt
Ingredient note
Source seasoning: Salt and pepper (to taste)
As Needed Black pepper
Ingredient note
Source seasoning: Salt and pepper (to taste)

How to make it

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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.
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.
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.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the pot. Start with this step: Place a large pot of well-salted water on high heat.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Reserve the cooking water at the step specified, before it is needed for the sauce.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Whisk until the cheese melts into the cream.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

Pasta: While I like this best with short-shaped pasta, you can use any shape you want. Twirlable pasta works well, too. Milk: If you use milk instead of cream, you’ll need to add a little flour to thicken the sauce. Spinach: I’ve stirred in some steamed broccoli instead of the spinach, which also works well!

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: theendlessmeal.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

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