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Boursin Mac & Cheese Recipe

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A creamy and flavorful twist on classic mac & cheese made with tender fusilli pasta and rich Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese melted into a luscious evaporated milk sauce.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (for boiling pasta)
  • 12 oz fusilli corti bucati or other short pasta
  • 1 (12-oz.) can evaporated milk (approximately 1½ cups)
  • 2 (5.3-oz.) packages Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (for seasoning sauce, plus more as needed)

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the fusilli pasta according to package directions until al dente, stirring occasionally. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta well.
  2. Prepare Cheese Sauce: While the pasta cooks, heat the evaporated milk in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until it comes to a simmer. Add the Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese to the milk and stir continuously until the cheese has fully melted and the sauce is smooth, about 3 minutes. Continue simmering the sauce for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and becomes glossy. Season with ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
  3. Combine Pasta and 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 additional pasta water as needed to achieve a creamy sauce that coats the pasta well. Taste and adjust seasoning with more kosher salt if necessary. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Be sure to reserve pasta water before draining, as it helps loosen and smooth the cheese sauce.
  • Use medium-low heat to gently melt the Boursin cheese into the evaporated milk, preventing scorching.
  • This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.
  • You can substitute fusilli with other short pasta shapes like elbow macaroni or penne.
  • If a thinner sauce is preferred, add more reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.

Keywords: Boursin Mac & Cheese, Garlic Herb Cheese Macaroni, Creamy Mac & Cheese, Easy Pasta Dinner, Cheese Sauce

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