4 Ingredient Creamy Tomato Pasta

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Craving a quick and tasty meal? This 4-ingredient creamy tomato pasta with sausage and Boursin cheese is perfect for you. It’s ready in just 20 minutes and bursts with flavor. You’ll love how the creamy Boursin cheese melts into the tomato sauce, creating a rich and velvety texture.

This recipe is great for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of savory sausage, tangy tomato sauce, and creamy cheese makes for a comforting dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Give it a try and see how easy it is to whip up a restaurant-quality meal at home!

Exact Ingredients List

Here’s what you’ll need to make this creamy tomato pasta:

• 1 pound rigatoni pasta
• 1 pound Italian sausage
• 1 (24 oz) jar tomato basil pasta sauce
• 1 (5.3 oz) wheel Boursin cheese with garlic & fine herbs

That’s it – just 4 simple ingredients! You probably have the pasta and sauce in your pantry already. Pick up some Italian sausage and Boursin cheese, and you’re all set.

A few optional extras you can add:

• Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
• Good quality olive oil for drizzling
• Salt and pepper to taste

Don’t forget to save some pasta water when you drain the noodles. You’ll use about 1/2 cup to help loosen up the sauce at the end.

Instructions

Get your water boiling for the pasta. Add salt to the pot. Cook the rigatoni until al dente.

While the pasta cooks, brown the Italian sausage in a large pan. Break it into small pieces as it cooks.

Add the Boursin cheese and tomato sauce to the cooked sausage. Stir everything together over medium heat.

Once the cheese melts into the sauce, add your cooked pasta. Mix well to coat all the noodles.

Pour in about 1/2 cup of pasta water. This helps the sauce stick to the pasta better.

Give it a taste. Add salt and pepper if needed.

Serve it up hot! You can top it with some grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil if you like.

This meal comes together fast, so have all your ingredients ready before you start cooking. It’s a great option for busy weeknights when you want something tasty without much fuss.

Possible Substitutes List & Recipe Variations

You can easily tweak this recipe to suit your tastes or use what’s in your pantry. Here are some ideas:

Pasta: Try penne, fusilli, or farfalle instead of rigatoni.

Sausage: Swap Italian sausage for chorizo or chicken sausage. For a veggie option, use crumbled plant-based sausage.

Cheese: No Boursin? Use cream cheese mixed with garlic powder and dried herbs.

Sauce: Any tomato-based pasta sauce works well. Try a spicy arrabbiata for extra kick.

Want to add veggies? Toss in some spinach, zucchini, or bell peppers when cooking the sausage.

For a creamier dish, add a splash of heavy cream. If you like it spicy, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes.

You can make this gluten-free by using your favorite gluten-free pasta.

To boost protein, mix in some cooked white beans or chickpeas.

Feel free to garnish with fresh basil or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for extra flavor.

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Make this pasta even faster by using pre-cooked sausage. Just slice and heat it up in the pan before adding the sauce.

You can swap the Boursin cheese for cream cheese if needed. Add some garlic powder and dried herbs to get a similar flavor.

For a veggie boost, toss in some spinach or kale at the end. It’ll wilt quickly in the hot pasta.

Try different pasta shapes like penne or fusilli. They hold the sauce well too.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat, add a splash of water or milk before microwaving. This helps keep the pasta creamy.

Freeze portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

For meal prep, cook the sausage ahead of time. Store it in the fridge, then just heat and add to the sauce when ready to eat.