This Boursin Pasta recipe is a creamy pasta dish speckled with green peas and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s an easy weeknight vegetarian dinner prepared on the stovetop and ready in 15 minutes!
My friend Corey and I are obsessed with a cookbook called The Bride and Groom First and Forever Cookbook. It is sort of a cult classic, but very cheesy.
It does have some really good recipes in it, this Boursin Pasta recipe being one of them. This is a ‘loose’ interpretation, but the idea is the same. I like to keep Boursin in the fridge at all times. It really helps to make the prep time for this dinner fast, just like with this Chicken with Boursin Mushroom Sauce recipe.
Ingredients
The ingredients for this Boursin cheese pasta include one package of pasta (penne or bowties are my favorite), olive oil, garlic, frozen peas, chicken broth, white wine, Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese, sundried tomatoes, dill, lemon pepper, fresh black pepper, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts.
Pasta. I love short-grain pasta for this recipe. Penne rigate is my favorite since it has those spectacular little ridges that hold on to more sauce. But farfalle or bow ties are another one of my go-to choices.
Boursin Pasta Cheese FAQs
When it comes to Boursin cheese, I get a lot of questions. So I thought to include a few answers to frequently asked questions.
- Is Boursin a cream cheese? Boursin is a mix of fresh cream and soft cheese flavored with herbs and spices. Basically, it is herb-seasoned French cream cheese.
- What can I use Boursin cheese for? Creamy, yet crumbly, this Gournay cheese can be used to spread on crackers or crostini, mixed into a dip or added to your next meal. Sometimes, I enjoy it right off the spoon!
- Does Boursin cheese melt well? Yes! Its soft texture means that it melts easily, making it a versatile addition to many hot recipes.
- Where is Boursin cheese in the grocery store? Look for it in the deli section of grocery stores.
How To Make // The Steps
This simple pasta with boursin cheese is prepared on the stovetop in a few easy steps. Simply:
- Cook pasta and reserve some cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, heat a large saute pan over medium heat.
- Add the olive oil and garlic. Cook the garlic for 30 seconds (be careful not to burn it, if you do, start over).
- Add the frozen peas. If you are using another vegetable, I would steam it first. Peas take no time to cook, but larger veggies take longer.
- Add the chicken broth and wine. Bring the mixture up to a bubble.
- Stir in the Boursin cheese.
- Add the cooked pasta, sundried tomatoes, dill, lemon pepper, and a grind of fresh pepper.
- Add half of the Parmesan and toss well. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the pasta water.
- Garnish with pine nuts and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Dinner on the table in 15 minutes.
What Makes Boursin Pasta and Cheese So Good?
- Vegetarian stovetop recipe ready in only 15 minutes!
- Boursin cheese is one ingredient that packs in so much flavor!
- The special little addition of some green peas and sun-dried tomatoes will definitely tickle your tastebuds.
Boursin Cheese Pasta Variations
This dish is so versatile, it’s one of my go-to quick weeknight dinners. But I like to try different variations too, like:
- Use any green vegetable (fresh or frozen) that you have on hand to keep it vegetarian – such as green beans, asparagus, spinach or broccoli
- Adding cooked bacon, chicken or shrimp for an added boost of protein
- Switching up the pasta shape to long grain noodles such as spaghetti, linguine or fettuccine
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this creamy and cheesy Boursin pasta recipe any night of the week with a glass of white wine and a simple green salad.
My kids can never get enough – and it’s a great way to get them to eat more vegetables!
More Pasta Recipes //
Kale and Ricotta Pasta
Chicken Marsala Pasta
BLT Pasta Salad
Easy Baked Pasta
Bruschetta Pasta
Originally published in November 2011, updated in March 2021 with updated images and an updated recipe card.
Boursin Cheese Pasta
This Boursin Pasta recipe is a creamy pasta dish speckled with green peas and sun-dried tomatoes prepared on the stovetop and ready in 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 package pasta (bowties or penne are my favorite for this recipe)
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas (green beans, asparagus, spinach, or broccoli would be great too)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 package Boursin Garlic and Fine Herbs cheese
- 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- fresh pepper
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve some cooking liquid. While the pasta is cooking, heat a large saute pan over medium heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil and the garlic.
- Cook the garlic for 30 seconds (be careful not to burn it, if you do, start over). Add the frozen peas. If you are using another vegetable, I would steam it first. Peas take no time to cook, but larger veggies take longer.
- Add the chicken broth and wine to the pan. Bring the mixture up to a bubble.
- Stir in the Boursin cheese.
- Add the cooked pasta.
- Add the sundried tomatoes, dill, lemon pepper, and a grind of fresh pepper.
- Add half of the Parmesan and toss well. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit of the pasta water.
- Top with pine nuts and the remaining Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Add cooked bacon, chicken or shrimp for an added boost of protein.
Switch up the pasta shape to long grain noodles such as spaghetti, linguine or fettuccine.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 298Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 662mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 12g
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heck yes! yummy!
you will love this Shannon!
This looks awesome! Would love to try it!
please do! You will love it.
Oooo… I basically make this same dish but with ricotta. I never thought of using boursin.
Yum. With ricotta? Yes, please.
This sounds great! Anything containing herby, garlicky cheese is always something right up my alley. 😀
you and me both. They make a spreadable Boursin now too.
I could kiss you, Bree…
This looks amazing and I think that my kids would love it!
My kids love it, and it could not be any easier.
I love Boursin! What a great use of it! Yum!
thanks Valentina!
I so want this! It not only looks easy but delicious!
it is in fact both. Easy and delicious.
This looks so good. Definitely bookmarking. My Mom would love this!
thanks Erika!
why are some of your recipes printable and some are not?
they are actually all printable, (there is a green print-friendly button on the bottom of each post) but it is because I have to manually add that box to each post, and I have hundreds, so it is taking me awhile.
I love that you are rockin the bride and groom in Kansas! Too bad I’m not closer or I’d be right over! Looks Delish!
Yes I am! It is the best pasta recipe around.
This reminds me of a dish I saw over the summer with peas, prosciutto, white wine, and pearl onions… so good! This looks great!
that sounds delicious, need to write yours down.
Making this for supper tonight with my 10 year old. It’s a great meal for teaching kids…cooking pasta, veggies, measuring, sautéing garlic. He is so excited to be cooking for his family!
I hope you guys liked it and that Ben liked cooking it with you.
He loved making it and declared it his new favorite pasta. Keeps asking when he can cook for us again…love it!
This looks so incredibly delicious! I love Boursin, but I’ve never used it in cooking before, just to spread on crackers. I’ll definitely have to give this a try!
It will rock your world. I make a pan sauce with it too.
I’m planning on making this recipe this weekend! One question though, how much does the original recipe serve?
About 4.
what are the carbs for the Borsin pasta please????
In all honesty, I do not know. I am never comfortable giving nutritional information because I am not a nutritionist, just a home cook. I wish that I could be more helpful.
I have never used Boursin cheese before, but I’m going to try I the next time I get to the store.
It is delicious and you can use it a million different ways.
I was really excited for this recipe since it is listed under the “Vegetarian” section. However, chicken stock makes is a non-vegetarian meal. I will use veggie broth instead, but I would suggest moving it to the “Chicken” section.
As you and I know, all it takes is the switch from chicken stock to vegetable stock to make it vegetarian.
What section in the grocery store is borsin cheese found? I could only find some sort of refrigerated 50% less fat garlic and herb cheese spread… I hope this turns out ok.
The nicer cheese section, usually in the deli section.
This looks easy to make and delicious! It will be on our menu shortly.
I hope so! Love this pasta.
Wow, this looks so delicious, fast, easy, and adaptable! I think my picky husband might like it, too – thanks for the idea!! Love your blog, too!
thank you! I love this recipe and have made it too many times to count.
If my mouse goes over a pic, it fades? Uh…
… and then a pin it button appears. Hover back over and it goes back to normal.
wow! I just made this with an old box wine and some frozen spinach and it’s definitely one of the best things I’ve ever cooked. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
You are welcome! I love this pasta dish. So easy and feels special.
For this recipe, do you use the sundried tomatoes packed in oil, or the dried pouch? I have made this before but can’t remember which one I used. Thanks!
Dried pouch. I rarely ever use the kind in oil.
I am so excited!! I found a 2-pack of recently expired Boursin hiding in the back of the fridge…guess what I am making for dinner! lol
PS just stumbled upon your site (while looking for a honey poppyseed dressing recipe) and I LOVE it! Thanks so much!!
Welcome Tina! Dinner sounds good!
Wow this looks amazing! You can’t go wrong with Boursin spread!
Nope, you really can’t. 🙂
Do you think you could freeze this pasta sauce?
I don’t really know. I have never done it and rarely freeze anything. Sorry I can’t be more helpful.
Just made this dish w zucchini and spinach.LOVED IT!
I bet this would be really good with zoodles, good idea!
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This meal was delicious. I sautéed a little pancetta (or use bacon) in and was out of wine so replaced it with cooking sherry. The meal was so quick to make, truly tasted fantastic like a restaurant specialty dish. Thank you Boursin! Definitely, making again!
Felicia dish! Added pancetta, used sherry because I was out of white wine. Tasted like a specialty at a fine restaurant. Easy and quick! Will make again! Thanks, Boursin!
I’ve been making it for 10+ years. It’s super easy and always great. I’m glad that you liked it too.
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Is it possible to make ahead and freeze?
I have never tried it, but I do not think that Boursin freezes well.