Description
This creamy rigatoni with Boursin cheese recipe combines tender pasta, savory ground meat, and rich Boursin cheese for a comforting and flavorful dish. Quick to prepare and easy to make, it's perfect for cozy dinners. With minimal prep and clean-up, this creamy pasta will be a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 24 oz jar of spaghetti sauce or marinara
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 5 oz package of Garlic and Herb Boursin cheese
- Fresh grated parmesan, for serving
- Dried or fresh parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Instructions:
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage with the diced onion and minced garlic. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Add the spaghetti sauce, rigatoni pasta, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine and bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in the Boursin cheese until melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Taste and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with freshly grated parmesan.
Notes
- Feel free to swap ground beef with turkey, chicken, or a plant-based option.
- Add veggies like spinach, mushrooms, or bell peppers for added nutrition and flavor.
- Substitute Boursin cheese with cream cheese mixed with garlic and herbs if needed.
- Add a spicy kick with red pepper flakes or hot sauce if you like heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
