{"id":"af43be77-d36f-4400-8043-82b30477baae","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/af43be77-d36f-4400-8043-82b30477baae","source_url":"https://www.thekitchenwhisperer.net/2026/01/25/30-minute-creamy-boursin-pasta-with-sausage-and-spinach/","title":"30-Minute Creamy Boursin Pasta with Sausage and Spinach","description":"Made with Italian sausage, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and creamy Boursin cheese, this pasta is rich, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes. It's an easy go-to for meal prep or a cozy night in.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://www.thekitchenwhisperer.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Creamy-Sausage-Boursin-Pasta-large-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes","item":"cherry tomatoes","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"8 ounces spinach","item":"spinach","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"1 1/4 cups cooked crumbled Italian sausage *see post for using sausage links","item":"cooked crumbled Italian sausage *see post for using sausage links","quantity":1.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"5.3-ounce box of Garlic & Fine Herb Boursin cheese","item":"-ounce box of Garlic & Fine Herb Boursin cheese","quantity":5.3},{"text":"3 Tablespoons Olive Oil","item":"Olive Oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 Tablespoon Chupacabra Italian Seasoning","item":"Chupacabra Italian Seasoning","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"8 ounces Gigli pasta (or any pasta with ridges and holes) plus reserve 1 – 1 1/4 cups reserved pasta water","item":"Gigli pasta (or any pasta with ridges and holes) plus reserve 1 – 1 1/4 cups reserved pasta water","quantity":8,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese","item":"Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add the spinach and tomatoes to a large baking dish. In the middle of the veggies, add the Boursin cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Chupacabra Italian Seasoning. Bake for 20 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"While the veggies are baking in the oven, boil the pasta according to the package instructions and save about 1 1/4 cups of the pasta water. This will help make the sauce creamy."},{"number":3,"text":"Remove the pan from the oven and, using the back of a fork, gently mash the tomatoes and cheese together with the spinach."},{"number":4,"text":"Add in the cooked, crumbled sausage, give it a stir, then add in the cooked pasta, about 1 cup of pasta water."},{"number":5,"text":"Stir until combined, adding more water if needed. Grate on fresh Parmesan cheese, stir in, and taste for seasoning."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T11:55:28.841177+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T11:55:28.841177+00:00"}