Boursin Pasta with Smoked Sausage

Name: Boursin Pasta with Smoked Sausage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 2 tbsp olive oil, divided; 1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese; 2 cups dry gemelli pasta; 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced; 1/4 cup reserved pasta water; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

This Boursin pasta with smoked sausage combines a creamy Boursin cheese sauce with diced tomatoes and pan-fried sausage for a hearty, no-fuss weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.

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Total

45 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

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Ingredients

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 package (5.2 oz) Boursin cheese
2 cups dry gemelli pasta
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Freshly ground black pepper, to tasteoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
In an 8x8 inch baking dish, add the can of diced tomatoes.
3
Season the tomatoes with onion powder, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir to combine.
4
Place the wheel of Boursin cheese in the center of the tomatoes and drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
5
Bake for 35 minutes.
6
While the sauce is baking, cook the pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve about 1/4 cup of the starchy pasta water.
7
Slice the smoked sausage and pan-fry in a skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.
8
Once baked, carefully remove the dish from the oven. Use a spoon to break up the Boursin cheese and stir it into the tomatoes until a creamy sauce forms.
9
Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish, followed by the reserved pasta water. Stir everything together until the pasta is well-coated.
10
Mix in the cooked smoked sausage.
11
Serve immediately, garnished with freshly ground black pepper if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Reserve pasta water before draining—its starch helps emulsify the Boursin sauce and prevents it from breaking.
Slice smoked sausage into coins and pan-fry until lightly browned on both sides to build flavor and release fat that seasons the dish.
Add pasta water gradually to the sauce; start with 1/4 cup and stir until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency before tossing with pasta.
Let the assembled dish rest 5 minutes after baking so the sauce sets slightly and becomes easier to serve.

Substitutions

Boursin cheese → herbed cream cheese mixed with minced garlic and Italian seasoning (ratio: 5 oz cream cheese + 1 tsp minced garlic + 1 tsp Italian seasoning)
Smoked sausage → Italian sausage, chicken sausage, or diced pancetta (adjust seasoning if using unseasoned proteins)
Diced tomatoes → marinara sauce (use 1.5 cups; reduce pasta water to 2 tbsp)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 350°F oven covered with foil, or in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of pasta water to restore creaminess.