Creamy Rigatoni with Boursin Cheese Recipe
This Creamy Rigatoni with Boursin Cheese is a flavorful one-pot pasta dish combining savory ground beef or Italian sausage with aromatic herbs and a creamy, rich sauce made from garlic and herb Boursin cheese. Perfectly tender rigatoni pasta is cooked right in the sauce for a comforting and easy weeknight dinner that delivers on taste with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquids and Pasta
- 24 oz jar of spaghetti sauce or marinara
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
Cheese and Garnishes
- 5 oz package of Garlic and Herb Boursin cheese
- Fresh grated parmesan, for serving
- Dried or fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage along with the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are softened. Drain any excess grease to keep the dish from becoming too oily.
- Season the Meat: Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning evenly throughout the meat and onion mixture to build layers of flavor.
- Add Sauce, Pasta, and Broth: Pour in the jar of spaghetti sauce, add the rigatoni pasta, and pour in the chicken broth. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Simmer the Pasta: Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the rigatoni is cooked al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Melt the Boursin Cheese: Remove the lid and stir in the Garlic and Herb Boursin cheese thoroughly until it melts into the sauce, creating a creamy texture.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust with salt and pepper as needed to enhance the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with dried or fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top for extra richness and flavor.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef or sausage with plant-based meat alternatives or add sautéed mushrooms.
- You can swap chicken broth for vegetable broth for a lighter flavor or to make it vegetarian.
- Use gluten-free pasta if you need to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.
- To make the sauce spicier, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes along with the spices.
Keywords: Creamy Rigatoni, Boursin Cheese Pasta, One Pot Pasta, Ground Beef Pasta, Italian Dinner, Easy Weeknight Dinner
