Creamy Rigatoni with Boursin Cheese
Creamy Rigatoni with Boursin Cheese is the perfect weeknight meal that combines rich flavors with a delightful creamy texture. This hearty pasta dish is quick and easy to prepare, taking less than 30 minutes from start to finish. The star of the recipe is Boursin cheese, which melts beautifully into a savory sauce made with ground beef, aromatic seasonings, and rigatoni pasta. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining guests, this comforting dish is sure to impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef (or Italian sausage)
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp 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
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat with diced onion and minced garlic until cooked through. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Add spaghetti sauce, rigatoni pasta, and chicken broth, stirring well. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Cover and reduce to simmer for about 20 minutes or until rigatoni is al dente.
- Stir in Boursin cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with parsley and top with fresh grated Parmesan before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg