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This Boursin cheese pasta recipe is a deliciously creamy meatless meal that only requires three ingredients and 20 minutes to make! It’s a satisfying weeknight dinner you’ll make again and again.

After you’ve tried this one, you’ll want to make my stovetop Boursin Orzo with Chicken or this Creamy Boursin Gnocchi next. If you’re craving pork, make my Boursin Pork Chops!

close-up of creamy Boursin pasta with spinach in a shallow bowl

Why you’ll love it

This easy Boursin pasta with spinach is a lifesaver when you’re craving quick comfort food after work. I know a lot of people love Boursin cheese. My sister is actually the one who suggested this simple pasta idea to me, and I’m glad she did.

The gears in my brain started turning, and I realized I could use the same technique as my Spinach Goat Cheese Pasta. Really, it’s a technique as old as time. You make a sauce by combining hot starchy pasta water and cheese, and magic happens. It’s made all in one pot, so the dishes won’t be bad either!

What you’ll need

  • Pasta – I used penne because it’s a great shape for creamy sauces
  • Boursin cheese – if you’re unfamiliar with Boursin, it’s a very mild-tasting French cream cheese that’s also known as Gournay and can be found in most major grocery stores. It melts very easily and tastes creamy, buttery, salty, and is fairly light. I used their Garlic and Fine Herbs variety.
  • Spinach – to add a pop of freshness and balance

Pro tip

There isn’t much skill required in making this recipe other than making sure you don’t add too much of the hot pasta water at once. Add it in sloooowly so that the pasta doesn’t end up too watery. 

Boursin cheese sitting in open foil wrapper with its packaging box to the side

How to make Boursin pasta

This is an overview, and full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

  • Cook the pasta al dente. Drain it, reserving some of the pasta water.
  • Place the pasta back in the pot it was cooked in, and take it off the stove. Add in the Boursin cheese, some of the pasta water, and toss.
  • When the sauce consistency you like is achieved, add the spinach and toss. Cover and let it wilt.

Substitutions and variations

  • Try playing around with different varieties of Boursin. I am thinking the Shallot and Chives or Cracked Pepper ones would work equally well!
  • Don’t like spinach? Leave it out and make this a two-ingredient meal. 😉
  • This recipe can definitely be used as a base for further additions. Some possibilities include sun-dried or cherry/grape tomatoes, broccoli, peas, leftover Roast Chicken, shrimp, sausage, crumbled Oven Cooked Bacon, olives, garden herbs like basil or chives, or some freshly grated parmesan cheese. The possibilities are endless.
  • Feel free to swap the penne with a different shape of pasta. Something a similar size like rigatoni would work great.
Boursin pasta in a yellow pot

What to serve with this pasta

Leftovers and storage

  • Boursin pasta will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days, but it’s one of those dishes that’s best eaten fresh.
  • Reheat in a saucepan over a low heat slowly for best results. Add a splash of chicken broth if the sauce needs reviving.
  • I don’t recommend freezing leftovers of this pasta.
Boursin cheese pasta in two shallow white bowls

Will you give this creamy Boursin pasta a try? Made it? Let me know in the comments below or tag me #saltandlavender on Instagram.

close-up of creamy Boursin pasta with spinach in a shallow bowl
4.91 from 20 votes

Ridiculously Easy Boursin Pasta

This Boursin cheese pasta recipe is a deliciously creamy meatless meal that only requires three ingredients and 20 minutes to make! It's a satisfying weeknight dinner you'll make again and again.
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces uncooked penne
  • 1 (5.2 ounce/150g) package Boursin Fine Herbs & Garlic cheese
  • 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach

Instructions 

  • Boil a salted pot of water and cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Important: reserve about a cup of the pasta water before you drain it (I just use a Pyrex measuring cup).
  • Drain the pasta, then add it right back into the pot it was cooked in (take it off the burner). Add the Boursin cheese and a small splash (a few tablespoons or so) of the pasta water. Toss (I use two spoons) until you've got the sauce the consistency that you want, gradually adding in more of the pasta water as needed. You likely won't need to use most of it.
  • Add in the spinach and continue tossing the pasta until everything is nicely coated in sauce. Cover the pot and let it wilt for a minute or two, then serve. Add some salt & pepper if needed.

Notes

  • Serves 2-4 depending on how much people eat/what else it’s served with. 
  • This pasta is great as a side dish. 
  • The residual heat from the hot pot, steaming pasta, and the pasta water will melt the cheese and make a deliciously creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 38mg, Sodium: 244mg, Potassium: 210mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1788IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 52mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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41 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    What a flavorful and easy to put together pasta dish! We grilled up some chicken on the side, but this dish would be wonderful to add any leftover protein you may have in the fridge.

  2. 5 stars
    SO good!! I am definitely adding this to the rotation. Made with crispy, air fried chicken thighs. Delicious, quick & easy meal!

  3. 5 stars
    Absolutely delicious! I did alter and add lightly steamed broccoli and some cooked chicken! My picky husband loved it! Adding the chicken made it a main dish rather than a side. Some leftovers already packed for my work lunch tomorrow!

  4. I made a tiny change , added
    Leek and a sliced red pepper that
    I sautéed , garlic powder n a bit of Italian
    Seasoning . It really needed more of the cheese . Was good n enjoyed it but next time will add more of the cheese . 😋

  5. 5 stars
    Great easy recipe. Added crushed red pepper too. 😋 But needed more liquid. Either more pasta water or cream. Thanks

  6. 5 stars
    This is our new favorite go-to meal, so I keep Boursin in the fridge at all times. We’ve used steamed broccoli vs spinach and use orchiette pasta when we don’t have penne. We generally have some leftovers since it’s just two of us, so we’ve added roasted chicken and/or grape tomatoes for night two. Thank you for the deliciousness!

  7. 5 stars
    So easy! Such a gourmet meal with these boursin packs. I used two and made a big batch of pasta for the next few days. I also included sauteed sliced zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic. Tasted similarly to Alfredo, but lighter!

  8. 3 stars
    The recipe is certainly quick and easy. But for me, Boursin just doesn’t have the mojo to be a stand-alone ingredient. I halved the recipe and even put in more Boursin than called for when the sauce came up lacking. Yet it still needed something more, so I added salt and grated Parmesan to tweak more flavor out of it. I was expecting to really like this (I’d never tasted Boursin before) but as it is, I much prefer my neufchâtel (much cheaper), butter and Parmesan recipe for an Alfredo-style sauce.