Description
Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish featuring blistered cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and melted Boursin cheese, creating a velvety sauce. This easy one-pan pasta recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, requiring minimal effort while delivering maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or Italian seasoning
- 2 (5.2-ounce) packages Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese
- 1 pound rotini pasta (or preferred pasta shape)
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by adding the cherry or grape tomatoes.
- Season the tomatoes: Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes and toss them with minced garlic, garlic powder, crushed red pepper flakes, and dried basil until evenly coated.
- Add the Boursin cheese: Place the rounds of Boursin cheese in the center of the baking dish, nestled among the seasoned tomatoes.
- Bake until softened: Transfer the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and the cheese is soft.
- Cook the pasta: While the cheese and tomatoes bake, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of pasta water.
- Mash and mix: Once the tomatoes are done baking, remove the dish from the oven. Use a spoon to mash the tomatoes and mix them with the softened Boursin cheese until a creamy sauce forms.
- Combine with pasta: Add the drained pasta directly into the baking dish. Pour in a splash of reserved pasta water and stir everything together until well combined and evenly coated. Add more pasta water if needed for a smoother consistency.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- To add protein, mix in cooked shredded chicken, shrimp, or crispy bacon when combining the pasta with the sauce.
- If the sauce is too thick, add more pasta water or a splash of milk to achieve a silkier texture.
- Fresh basil or parsley can be added at the end for a pop of freshness.
- For a spicier kick, increase the crushed red pepper flakes or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking & Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg