Description
This Creamy Rigatoni with Boursin Cheese recipe is a comforting and flavorful one-pot pasta dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Ground beef or Italian sausage is browned with aromatic onions and garlic, then simmered with rigatoni pasta in a savory marinara sauce enhanced by Italian spices. The star ingredient, Garlic and Herb Boursin cheese, is stirred in at the end to create a rich and creamy sauce that coats every bite. Garnished with fresh parsley and parmesan, this meal serves six and comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Meat and Aromatics
- 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Liquids and Sauces
- 24 oz jar of spaghetti sauce or marinara
- 4 cups chicken broth
Pasta and Cheese
- 1 lb rigatoni pasta
- 5 oz package of Garlic and Herb Boursin cheese
- Fresh grated parmesan, for serving
Garnish
- Dried or fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Meat and Aromatics: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage with the diced onion and minced garlic until the meat is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease if necessary to avoid a greasy sauce.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to evenly coat the meat mixture and build layers of flavor.
- Combine Sauces, Pasta, and Broth: Add the jar of spaghetti sauce, rigatoni pasta, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir everything well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil to start cooking the pasta.
- Simmer: Cover the Dutch oven and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the rigatoni is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add Boursin Cheese: Stir in the Garlic and Herb Boursin cheese until it melts completely, creating a luscious and creamy sauce that coats the pasta.
- Season to Taste: Taste the sauce and adjust with salt and pepper as needed for balance and seasoning.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with dried or fresh parsley and serve topped generously with freshly grated parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the meat and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- If Boursin cheese is unavailable, cream cheese mixed with garlic powder and herbs can be a substitute.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
