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Mushroom and Boursin Pasta is rich, creamy, comforting and ready in under 20 minutes. YES, under 20 minutes! This recipe will take you as long as the pasta takes to cook, so if you are looking for an easy meatless dinner idea, give this one a try, I promise it won’t disappoint! As someone who loves Boursin, I have created a few other recipes that you may want to try: Boursin Tomato Penne, Lemon & Boursin Orzo, or Boursin & Spinach Sun-dried Tomato Bake.
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Mushroom and Boursin Pasta at a glance
Taste: Rich, comforting, and so delicious.
Time: 20 minutes, or less. Can’t beat that.
Effort: Minimal effort is needed here, so if you have young kids who are beginning to explore in the kitchen, this would be a great introductory recipe for them.
Looking for more 20 minute dinner recipes?
Down below I will share a few other 20 Minute Dinner Ideas I have right here on my blog that I think you will love:
- Big Mac Salad
- Sheet Pan Rosemary Chicken & Potatoes
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Unstuffed Creamy Rose Sausage Shells
- Bang Bang Chicken
- Beef & Broccoli
- Chicken & Rice Soup
- Minute Steak
- Creamy Lemon & Spinach Tortellini
Ingredients:
Here is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need to make this delicious Mushroom & Boursin Pasta. For the exact detailed measurements and ingredients, please scroll to the bottom of this page to review my recipe card.
- Spaghetti, or pasta of choice
- Boursin
- Mushroom
- Heavy Cream
- White wine
- Shallot
- Butter
- Olive Oil
- Parmesan Cheese
- Basil
- Salt + Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes
Storing & reheating
Have leftovers? Lucky you! Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat by adding to a saucepan with a splash of water or chicken broth and bringing to a light simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until heated throughout. Alternatively, add to your microwave for 30-45 seconds.
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Mushroom & Boursin Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 box mafaldenni (400 grams), or pasta of choice
- 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 shallot, chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
- 2.5 cups white mushrooms/or cremini, roughly chopped
- 1 Boursin soft cheese (150 grams)
- 3/4 cup white wine, chardonnay
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated, for topping
- 3 tbsp fresh basil, for topping
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta of choice and cook according to box instructions.
- While pasta is cooking, prepare your shallot, garlic and mushrooms.
- In a large pan, add olive oil and butter over medium heat. Once melted, add shallots and garlic and sauté for roughly 2 minutes, then add your mushrooms.
- Add your salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Sauté on medium/high heat until the mushrooms begin to brown. About 3 minutes.
- Add your white wine and simmer on low heat until the wine is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
- Add Boursin, heavy cream and simmer on low until incorporated
- When pasta is al dente, strain and be sure to save at least 3/4 cup of pasta water.
- Add your cooked pasta to the boursin mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Add 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water at a time, until it's reached your desired consistency.
- Top with parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.
- Enjoy right away!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Amazing
This was tasty & easy!
Amazing! Made this sauce with mushroom ravioli and it was awesome! ๐คฉ
Will make it again for sure โค๏ธ
That is so awesome! So happy you enjoyed! Thanks for sharing!! – Sammy