Description
This creamy and indulgent Boursin Mac Cheese recipe features tender fusilli pasta coated in a luscious garlic and herb Boursin cheese sauce made with evaporated milk. It’s a quick stovetop dish perfect for a comforting dinner, delivering rich flavor with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients
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Pasta
- Kosher salt, for boiling water
- 12 oz. fusilli corti bucati or other short pasta
Sauce
- 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk (1½ cups)
- 2 (5.3-oz.) packages Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese
- ½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fusilli pasta, stirring occasionally, until al dente per the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water before draining the pasta thoroughly.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the pasta cooks, heat evaporated milk in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until it begins to simmer. Add the Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese and stir continuously until the cheese has fully melted and combined with the milk, about 3 minutes.
- Thicken the Sauce: Return the mixture to a gentle simmer and continue stirring occasionally for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce becomes slightly thickened and develops a glossy sheen. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
- Combine Pasta with Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the cheese sauce along with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Gently stir over medium-low heat, adding more pasta water as needed to ensure the sauce evenly coats the pasta. Adjust seasoning with additional salt to taste.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water as it helps loosen the sauce and improves the texture.
- Use Garlic & Herb Boursin for the signature flavor; other Boursin varieties will alter the taste.
- Serve immediately for the creamiest texture as sauce may thicken upon standing.
- For a richer version, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Boursin Mac and Cheese, Garlic Herb Mac and Cheese, Creamy Macaroni, Quick Cheese Sauce
