This creamy Boursin pasta with crispy bacon is quick and easy, perfect for busy weeknights!
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We're all huge fans of Garlic and Herb Boursin soft cheese around here, and I've recently discovered that it's not only delicious on crackers, but it also makes an excellent creamy pasta sauce!
If you're a Boursin fan like me, you're definitely going to want to try this amazing pasta recipe!
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✔️ Why should you try it?
- Quick and easy to make: The recipe can be made in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a quick weekday dinner or a last-minute meal.
- Delicious flavour: The rich, creamy flavour of Boursin cheese pairs perfectly with the tender pasta, creating a comforting and indulgent meal.
- Versatile: It's a versatile recipe that can be customised to your liking. You can add in vegetables, chicken, salmon, or use a different type of pasta.
- Crowd-pleaser: Its creamy, garlicky flavour is a real crowd-pleaser that will leave your family asking for seconds.
- Cost-effective: An affordable meal that can be made with just a few simple ingredients and is a great option for those on a tight budget.
🥘 Ingredients
Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese - the star ingredient of this recipe, providing a rich, creamy base for the pasta sauce. The cheese is made from a blend of fresh cream, garlic, and herbs, giving it a distinct and delicious flavour. Boursin cheese is also known for its smooth and spreadable texture, which makes it perfect for melting and creating a creamy pasta sauce.
Smoked Bacon - adds a savoury and smoky flavour to the dish, which complements the creamy Boursin sauce nicely.
Garlic - a staple ingredient in many pasta recipes and adds loads of flavour to the dish. You can adjust the amount of garlic you use according to your taste preferences.
Parsley - used as a garnish to add a pop of colour and freshness to the dish.
Italian Hard Cheese - Parmesan or Grana Padano is used to add a nutty and salty flavour to the dish. It's finely grated and sprinkled over the top of the pasta to enhance the flavours of the other ingredients.
🔪 Instructions
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions, reserving 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
Two: Meanwhile, in a frying pan, fry the chopped smoked bacon and the chopped garlic in a little olive oil for a few minutes until the bacon is cooked and crisp.
Three Add the Boursin cheese and half the cup of reserved pasta cooking water and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.
Four: Keep adding more water until you reach your desired sauce consistency. It's best to do this slowly so you don't make the sauce too thin.
Five Incorporate the cooked pasta into the sauce, followed by the chopped parsley and grated hard cheese.
💭 Top tips
- Use a large pot of salted water to boil your pasta. The salted water adds lots of flavour.
- Reserve some of the starchy pasta water before draining the pasta. This water is useful for thinning out the sauce and making it smoother.
- Sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the top of the pasta before serving for a delicious spicy kick. Alternatively, you could add some freshly cracked black pepper or chopped fresh herbs like basil or oregano.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Serve the boursin pasta with a peppery rocket salad or green vegetables such as roasted tenderstem broccoli or air fryer asparagus.
For something a bit more substantial, serve with garlic butter chicken strips and pesto focaccia!
📖 Variations
- Vegetarian version: To make the dish vegetarian, simply leave out the bacon and add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and toasted pine nuts. This will add some extra flavour and texture to the dish while also making it more filling.
- Add more veggies: For a healthier version, you can add a handful of peas, sweetcorn, or baby spinach to the dish. This will boost the nutritional value of the dish and add texture.
- Add red onion: For an extra pop of flavour, you can add a finely chopped red onion and cook it with the garlic. This will add some sweetness to the dish.
- Add white wine: To give the dish a rich and luxurious flavor, you can add a splash of white wine before adding the Boursin cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon zest: For a fresh and zesty flavour, drizzle the finished dish with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with finely grated lemon zest.
- Swap the cheese: Swap the Boursin cheese for soft creamy goat cheese or soft blue cheese.
- Add protein: For a more substantial meal, you can add leftover roast chicken, prawns, or air fryer salmon to the dish. This will add some extra protein and make the dish more filling.
- Swap the herbs: Swap the parsley for other fresh herbs like basil or dill. You can also use a combination of different fresh herbs to add more flavour.
🥡 Storage
Boursin pasta is best served hot, straight from the hob. It's a perfect dish for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, or for a casual lunch with friends. Once the dish is prepared, simply divide it into individual portions and garnish it with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Store - leftover Boursin pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. However, the texture of the pasta may change and the sauce may dry out slightly after being refrigerated. To reheat, add a splash of milk or cream to the pasta and reheat in the microwave or on the hob until heated through.
Freeze - if you plan on storing the pasta for longer than a few days, you can freeze it. Portion the pasta into freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 2-3 months. To reheat, defrost the pasta in the fridge overnight, then reheat it in the microwave or on the hob as described above.
❓ FAQS
Boursin cheeses are made with pasteurised milk and are therefore safe to eat during pregnancy.
Its soft texture means it melts really easily and is perfect for creating creamy sauces.
Once opened, Boursin cheese will last for up to two weeks in the fridge.
While Boursin cheese is traditional in this recipe, you can use any creamy cheese you like, such as cream cheese, soft goats cheese, or ricotta cheese. Just keep in mind that using a different cheese may alter the flavour of the dish.
Yes, you can use any type of pasta you prefer for this recipe. Spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, or even gnocchi would work well.
o make this recipe healthier, you can use whole wheat pasta instead of regular pasta, and add more veggies to the dish, such as peas, spinach, or mushrooms.
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- Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
- Chicken Penne Arrabbiata
- Caramelised Shallot Pasta
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Recipe
Creamy Boursin Pasta
Ingredients
- 200 g Pasta of your choice
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 4 Smoked Bacon Rashers chopped
- 1 Garlic Clove peeled and chopped
- 150 g Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese
- 50 g Grana Padano grated (or use Parmesan)
- 2 tablespoon Parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.200 g Pasta
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan and cook the bacon and garlic on a medium heat, until the bacon is cooked.1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 4 Smoked Bacon Rashers, 1 Garlic Clove
- Add the Boursin cheese and half of the reserved cooking water to the bacon mix and stir until the Boursin is melted. Add more water until you get the consistency of sauce you like.150 g Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese
- Stir in the drained pasta and mix to coat the pasta in the sauce.
- Add the grated grana padano (or Parmesan) and freshly chopped parsley, season and serve.50 g Grana Padano, 2 tablespoon Parsley
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Notes
- Use a large pot of salted water to boil your pasta. The salted water adds lots of flavour.
- Reserve some of the starchy pasta water before draining the pasta. This water is useful for thinning out the sauce and making it smoother.
- Sprinkle some red pepper flakes over the top of the pasta before serving for a delicious spicy kick. Alternatively, you could add some freshly cracked black pepper or chopped fresh herbs like basil or oregano.
Jess
You had me at Bacon!!
Ashley
I don't even like pasta and this was amazing!!! I love Boursin cheese, so anything with it calls to me like Moana calls the sea.
Biana
Yum! Creamy pasta with bacon sounds like something I am going to make very soon. Thank you for the recipe.
Kechi
This pasta recipe looks and sounds flavorful; I want the sauce, and everything. What a delightful dish, thanks for sharing!
Claudia Lamascolo
We love bacon the family will love this dish!
Sara Welch
Enjoyed this easy and delicious recipe for dinner last night and it did not disappoint! A quick recipe that is great for busy weeknights, indeed!
Paula J
will try this for a change, i usually do it with stilton and creme fraise
Lesley
Delicious and simple, unfortunately does nothing to control cholesterol !!
Val
Absolutely amazing so quick to put together 😋 all my favourites in one dish