Can I make this dairy-free?

The only dairy in this pasta recipe is the Boursin and they do have a dairy-free option, so it's a possibility! I have not yet tested or tried the dairy-free "cheese" so I'm not sure how it melts, but if you give it a try, let us know in the comments if it works!

Can I make this with chicken?

Of course! There are so many great additions you could add to the creamy pasta dish to add in protein, extra veggies, and flavor: Roasted tomatoes - serve or sundried tomatoes over the top of pasta Spinach - stir baby spinach into the sauce with the pasta Artichokes - stir drained and chopped artichokes into the sauce with the pasta Chicken - Top pasta with grilled chicken breast or cooked chicken Seafood - Top pasta with cooked shrimp or scallops

Is this the same as the feta pasta TikTok recipe?

No, this easy boursin pasta recipe is different. The baked feta pasta is made by combining feta cheese and grape tomatoes in a baking dish and cooking until it gets creamy and soft and combining it with pasta. Some people have made a similar version but swapped the feta cheese for Boursin, but this particular recipe is made with a different method.

Creamy Boursin Pasta Everyone Will Sneak Seconds Of

Name: Boursin Cheese Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 oz. pasta (short tube like cavatappi); 2 tbsp. olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 2 5-oz. packages garlic & fine herbs Boursin; freshly cracked pepper, flaky sea salt, red pepper flakes; thinly sliced chives for garnish (optional)

Description

This Boursin cheese pasta may taste fancy with its delicious flavor and silky texture, but is a quick and easy dinner, ready in 20 minutes!

Ingredients

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16 oz. pasta (short tube like cavatappi)
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 5-oz. packages garlic & fine herbs Boursin
freshly cracked pepper, flaky sea salt, red pepper flakes
thinly sliced chives for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted water, draining 2 minutes early from al dente. Reserve 2 cups pasta cooking water before you drain, it will be most of the water.
When pasta is close to being finished, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and cook for about a minute, until garlic has softened.
Pour in about 1 1/2 cups reserved pasta water and bring to a simmer. Turn down the heat to low and stir boursin into the pasta water, stirring until it’s a silky sauce.
Let lightly simmer for 2-3 minutes and then stir in pasta and cook for another 2 minutes, until sauce has thickened.
Serve immediately and add freshly cracked pepper, flaky sea salt, and red pepper flakes if desired. Garnish with chives if using.

Notes

Two IMPORTANT notes on pasta. One: Stop cooking the pasta about 2-3 minutes before al dente (it will continue to cook in the sauce). Two: Reserve about 2 cups of the pasta water (most of the water), we’re using it to build the Boursin cheese pasta sauce.
Storage: Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat pasta gently in a hot skillet or microwave until heated through. Add a drizzle of olive oil if it feels dry. As it sits, the sauce will be soaked into the pasta more.
Ingredient notes: Use a short tube pasta like campanelle, cavatappi, fusilli, gemelli, cellentani, or something similar.
Serve with: Italian chopped salad, kale salad, and/or garlic bread.