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Serving bowl filled with pumpkin and boursin cheese pasta with fresh sage on top. A plate of this pasta with pumpkin sauce is peaking into the front corner of the image. There is a green napkin and additional plates in the background.
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5 from 7 votes

Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Boursin Cheese

This delicious pumpkin and Boursin pasta recipe is rich, creamy, and easy to make. The perfect fall dinner to enjoy with family and friends!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time17 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 428kcal
Author: Meredith

Ingredients

  • 1 lb penne pasta
  • 2 tablespoon salted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 C pasta water
  • 1 C whole milk*
  • 1 C pumpkin puree
  • 1 , 5.2oz Boursin shallot and chive Gournay cheese round
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh sage, leaves finely chopped for topping

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in a large saucepan according to the package directions.
  • After the pasta has been added to the saucepan, begin your sauce by melting the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds – 1 minute).
  • Add the pumpkin and milk and whisk to combine. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes (turn down your burner’s heat to medium-low if starting to boil).
  • Add in the pasta water and whisk to combine. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Break apart the Boursin cheese and add it to the sauce, whisking to help it melt and get distributed throughout the pan. If you haven’t done so already, turn the burner to medium-low and allow sauce to lightly simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain the pasta (do not rinse!) and add it to the sauce, stirring until the pasta is evenly coated.
  • Serve and top with finely chopped fresh sage. Enjoy!
  • Store any leftover pasta in an air-tight container in the fridge for 1-2 days.*

Notes

*2% milk would be a fine substitute for the whole milk if desired
*Note: this pasta is best immediately after cooking, however, it will still be yummy the next day if you have leftovers

Nutrition

Calories: 428kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6792IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg