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This Boursin Pasta is a game-changer, made with just a handful of ingredients for an unbelievably creamy and delicious family dinner. Perfect for busy nights when you need something easy and satisfying.
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Reasons to Love This Boursin Pasta
- Quick and Easy: Baking creamy Boursin cheese, tomatoes, and oil creates a creamy sauce for pasta in minutes.
- Minimal Prep
- Versatile Customization: this TikTok pasta is easily adaptable with favorite seasonings, vegetables, or protein choices like ground beef, chicken, tofu, or shrimp.
- Crowd-Pleasing Dish: Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner as well as for potlucks, dinner parties, and special occasions.
Ingredients
I am highlighting just the ones that need further explanation. The complete list is in the recipe card below.
- Tomatoes – you’ll need cherry or grape tomatoes for this recipe. They are more flavorful than the larger tomatoes and will be easier to combine with the sauce once cooked.
- Oil – use high quality olive oil for that smooth, classic Italian flavor.
- Boursin cheese – Not a fan? try this cream cheese pasta instead.
- Garlic – use fresh for maximum garlic flavor. After roasting, it smashes easily with the tomatoes and cheese, adding a delicious punch to your dish!
- Pasta – feel free to use any of your favorite pasta, including gluten-free pasta. While any pasta shape will work, I prefer the short pasta shapes with ridges and grooves, like fusili, corkscrew, and rigatoni.
- Fresh spinach (optional) – I’m always looking for ways to veggie load recipes and baby spinach works really well in this pasta dish. You can even add broccoli, zucchini, asparagus, etc. If you do, be sure to roast alongside the tomatoes.
- Fresh basil – for brightness and a pop of color.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the cherry tomatoes and garlic in a 13×9 inch baking dish. Place the boursin cheese in the middle of the dish. Pour olive oil on top and give everything a good toss. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the cheese softens.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2-3/4 cup of pasta water.
- Remove from the baking dish from the oven and add the basil and spinach. Smash the roasted tomatoes, garlic, and cream cheese with the back of a spoon until creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir well. Add some pasta water to thin out the mixture until desired consistency is reached.
- Sprinkle some parmesan cheese, freshly grated black pepper, or red pepper flakes, if you prefer, and enjoy!
Tips for Success
- Feel free to experiment with different flavors of boursin.
- Be generous with the olive oil. Adds richness, flavor, and prevents the pasta from drying out.
- Cook the pasta 10-15 minutes prior to pulling out the tomatoes from the oven. That way the pasta will still be warm and will mix in easily.
- Be sure to save some pasta cooking water before draining the pasta. This starchy water really helps the sauce stick to the noodles as well as add creaminess. it also helps loosen up the sauce.
- Experiment – try switching up seasonings, and fresh herbs (such as parsley, rosemary, thyme). Add in some sun-dried tomatoes for an extra layer of flavor.
Serving Suggestions
For a heartier meal, serve this creamy boursin pasta alongside a protein source:
You can also enjoy with a fresh side salad, sauteed vegetable, or garlic bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfer leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, you can microwave or heat it in the saucepan on the stovetop. Add a splash of milk to the pasta while reheating to help restore creaminess to the sauce. It’s also delicious cold!
Yes, although the texture may change slightly upon thawing. Allow the pasta to cool completely. Divide the pasta into individual or family-sized portions and place in airtight, freezer-safe containers or freezer bags. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
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Creamy Boursin Pasta
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
- 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 (5.2 ounce) boursin cheese
- 2 cups roughly chopped baby spinach
- 10 ounces pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the cherry tomatoes and garlic in a 13×9 inch baking dish. Place the boursin cheese in the middle of the dish. Pour olive oil on top and give everything a good toss. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tomatoes burst and the cheese softens.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2-3/4 cup of pasta water.
- Remove from the baking dish from the oven and add the basil and spinach. Smash the roasted tomatoes, garlic, and cream cheese with the back of a spoon until creamy.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir well. Add some pasta water to thin out the mixture until desired consistency is reached.
- Sprinkle some parmesan cheese, freshly grated black pepper, or red pepper flakes, if you prefer, and enjoy!
Notes
- Experiment – try switching up seasonings, and fresh herbs (such as parsley, rosemary, thyme). Add in some sun-dried tomatoes for an extra layer of flavor.
- Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days or freeze for 2 months.
Such a fantastic dish! Everyone in my family loved it! Thank you!
So happy to hear that!
Easy and tasty, approved by toddler and adults.. definitely one of the favorite pasta in our house.
I’m so glad to hear that this was a hit! Thanks for sharing!
Super easy! Kids aren’t a fan of the tomatoes though. My 5 year old still gave it a go and ate it but my 1 year old said no. Boo haha
Aww hopefully next time!!
This was a huge hit with everyone in our family. About as quick and easy as it gets! We will definitely be adding this to our regular rotation.
SO happy to hear that!! Such an easy, flavorful weeknight meal for sure!