Boursin Cheese Pasta: The Creamiest Baked Tomato Pasta Recipe

Overhead smartphone photo of creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta with shriveled red tomatoes and fresh green basil in a rectangular baking dish. (Boursin Cheese Pasta)

Boursin Cheese Pasta: The Creamiest Baked Tomato Pasta Recipe

This Boursin Cheese Pasta features a block of garlic and herb Boursin cheese melted into a velvety sauce with blistered cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. A viral-inspired, 40-minute dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 people

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, French-Fusion

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Pasta Ingredients

1 lb (454g) Penne Pasta Dried penne is best for holding the sauce.
5.2 oz (150g) Boursin Garlic & Herb Cheese One full round.
2 cups (300g) Cherry Tomatoes Whole, red cherry tomatoes.
3 tbsp (45ml) Olive Oil Extra virgin is preferred.
3 cloves Garlic Minced.
0.5 cup (120ml) Pasta Water Reserved from the boiling pot.
1 handful Fresh Basil Leaves Hand-torn.
1 tsp Cracked Black Pepper Coarsely ground.

Equipment

1 White rectangular ceramic baking dish Essential for even roasting and beautiful presentation.
1 Large pot For boiling the penne pasta.

Method

Prep and Roast

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Place Boursin cheese in the center of a ceramic dish. Add cherry tomatoes and minced garlic around it. Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and cheese is charred on top.

Pasta and Sauce

Boil penne in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
Smash the roasted cheese and tomatoes in the dish. Stir in 1/2 cup pasta water to create a creamy sauce.
Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until fully coated. Garnish with basil and pepper.

Notes

Tip 1. Always reserve your pasta water before draining to ensure a creamy emulsion.
Tip 2. Use a ceramic dish to help the cheese achieve that beautiful charred top surface.