This creamy Boursin spaghetti recipe with crispy bacon is quick and simple to prepare—perfect for busy weeknights.
Serve the Boursin pasta with roasted Tenderstem broccoli and homemade focaccia for a hearty, family-friendly meal everyone will enjoy.
Garlic and Herb Boursin soft cheese is our go-to for quick flavour: it’s delicious on crackers and melts beautifully into a rich, creamy pasta sauce.
If you love Boursin, this simple pasta is a must-try.
✔️ Why try it?
- Ready in under 30 minutes—ideal for weekday dinners or last-minute meals.
- Flexible and easy to customise: add vegetables, chicken, salmon, or swap the pasta shape.
- Budget-friendly: made from a few simple ingredients that deliver big flavour.
Absolutely amazing so quick to put together 😋 all my favourites in one dish.
– Val
🥘 Ingredients
Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese – the creamy base for the sauce. Its blend of cream, garlic and herbs melts into a smooth, flavourful sauce.
Smoked Bacon – provides a savoury, smoky contrast that pairs perfectly with the creamy cheese.
Garlic – adds depth and aroma to the sauce.
Parsley – a fresh garnish to brighten the dish.
Italian hard cheese – Parmesan or Grana Padano adds a nutty, salty finish.
🔪 Instructions
The recipe card at the bottom lists ingredient quantities and the full step-by-step instructions.
One: Bring a pan of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the packet. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Two: Meanwhile, heat a little olive oil in a frying pan and cook the chopped smoked bacon and chopped garlic until the bacon is crisp.
Three: Add the Boursin cheese and half a cup of the reserved pasta water to the pan. Stir until the cheese melts and forms a sauce.
Four: Add more pasta water, a little at a time, until you reach your preferred sauce consistency.
Five: Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, then stir in chopped parsley and grated hard cheese. Season to taste and serve immediately.
Top tips
- Use a large pot of well-salted water to cook the pasta—this seasons the pasta from the inside out.
- Reserve starchy pasta water to loosen and emulsify the sauce so it clings to the pasta.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat, or finish with cracked black pepper and extra fresh herbs like basil or oregano.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Pair this Boursin pasta with a peppery rocket salad or green sides such as roasted Tenderstem broccoli or air-fryer asparagus. For a heartier meal, add garlic-butter chicken strips and serve with pesto focaccia.
📖 Variations
- Vegetarian: omit the bacon and add sun-dried tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and toasted pine nuts for texture and flavour.
- Lighten it up: stir in peas, sweetcorn or baby spinach for extra vegetables.
- Extra flavour: cook finely chopped red onion with the garlic for sweetness.
- Cheese swaps: try soft goat cheese or a mild blue cheese if you don’t have Boursin—flavour will vary.
- Make it substantial: add leftover roast chicken, prawns or salmon to boost protein.
🥡 Storage
Serve Boursin pasta hot for best texture. If you have leftovers, divide into portions and garnish when serving.
Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. The sauce may thicken; add a splash of milk or cream when reheating to loosen it. Reheat gently on the hob or in short bursts in the microwave.
Freeze: You can freeze portions for up to 2–3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat with a little liquid to restore creaminess.
❓ FAQs
Boursin cheeses are made with pasteurised milk and are generally considered safe during pregnancy.
Yes. Its soft texture melts easily, making it ideal for creamy sauces.
Once opened, Boursin will typically keep for up to two weeks in the fridge—check the pack for best-by guidance.
Yes. Cream cheese, soft goat’s cheese or ricotta can be used, though the flavour will change.
Absolutely. Spaghetti, fettuccine, penne or even gnocchi work well.
Use whole-wheat pasta and add more vegetables like peas, spinach or mushrooms to boost fibre and nutrients.
😋 Related recipes
More easy pasta ideas to try:
- Cajun Chicken Pasta
- Easy Angel Hair Pasta with Garlic, Herbs and Parmesan
- Gnocchi with a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce
- Creamy Sweet Potato Pasta
- Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake
- Chicken Penne Arrabbiata
- Caramelised Shallot Pasta
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Recipe
Creamy Boursin Spaghetti
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Pasta pan
- Cheese grater
- Frying pan
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta (of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 smoked bacon rashers, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and chopped
- 150 g Garlic and Herb Boursin cheese
- 50 g Grana Padano or Parmesan, grated
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta according to the packet. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan and cook the chopped bacon and garlic over medium heat until the bacon is crisp and cooked through.
- Stir in the Boursin cheese and about half a cup of the reserved pasta water. Mix until the cheese melts and becomes a smooth sauce. Add more pasta water, a little at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce to coat evenly.
- Stir in the grated Grana Padano (or Parmesan) and chopped parsley. Season to taste and serve hot.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
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Carbohydrates: 76 g
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Protein: 34 g
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Fat: 59 g
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