This is the Boursin pasta Tiktok told me about! Boursin cheese and tomato pasta is so easy, with a creamy Boursin pasta sauce made right in the pan! And if you like this Boursin pasta bake, you'll love my Lemon Shrimp Pasta with Kale, Chicken Macaroni Salad, and my Pear Puff Pastry Tart with Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese!
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Boursin Cheese and Tomato Pasta
I just saw this variation on the viral garlic tomato pasta trend from last year and I knew I had to try it! It's just like the feta version -- cherry tomatoes, garlic, cheese, and lots of fresh basil. But this time, instead of baked feta pasta, we're making a baked Boursin pasta recipe! It's as easy as it looks -- just load your fresh tomatoes, garlic, and onions in a baking pan and bake it all until it's soft, caramelized, and full of flavor, then stir in your favorite pasta!
What is Boursin cheese made of?
The Garlic and Fine Herbs variety of Boursin is made with milk, cream, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and chives.
Boursin Pasta Bake Ingredients
- cherry tomatoes - I picked up a great haul for the farmer's market and I knew I had to try this recipe! You can use cherry or grape tomatoes, or even cut larger tomatoes into smaller pieces.
- red onion - The roasted red onion in this recipe adds a great flavor and crunch, and a sweetness that balances out the tomatoes so well.
- garlic - I love how delicious the garlic gets as it roasts in the olive oil! So good!
- Boursin cheese - any variety of Boursin would be great for this recipe, including their dairy-free variety!
- red pepper flakes - I love to add a spicy touch to my savory recipes, so we'll use a little crushed red pepper. If you prefer not to use it, you can just leave it out!
- extra-virgin olive oil - we're using extra-virgin olive oil to roast our tomatoes and also to help bring the sauce together!
- fresh basil - once it's out of the oven, we'll toss some basil in and it adds so much flavor.
- salt & pepper - we'll season our baked Boursin pasta sauce with a little salt and cracked pepper.
- cooked pasta - I typically cook with gluten-free chickpea pasta, so that's what I used, but you can use your favorite pasta!
What can I substitute for Boursin cheese?
If you're looking for a dairy-free alternative to Boursin to make this recipe dairy free, you're in luck! Boursin now has a dairy-free variety that's available in stores and on Amazon. Otherwise, if you can't get your hands on Boursin, you can opt for a flavored goat cheese.
Does Boursin cheese melt well?
Yes it does! It's got a slightly crumbly consistency, so it doesn't melt down completely, but it gets very soft and creamy, perfect spreading on this Boursin cheese pasta!
Where is Boursin cheese in the grocery store?
Boursin is often located near other specialty cheeses, near the deli or bakery section. But it may also be in the dairy case with other packaged cheeses. You can also find it online at Amazon!
What’s the Best Boursin Cheese for this Recipe?
I've tried this recipe with the Garlic & Fine Herbs variety and the Cracked Pepper variety of Boursin, and I prefer it with Garlic & Fine Herbs. But honestly, and kind of Boursin you can get your hands on would work well. I especially want to try it with the Shallot & Chive variety!
I hope you enjoy this baked Boursin pasta TikTok made me try! Let me know in the comments below how you liked it!
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Equipment you may need
- baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion - roughly chopped
- 5-7 cloves garlic
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 package Boursin cheese - any variety - I used cracked pepper
- 4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper - to taste
- 8 ounces dry pasta
- 3-4 leaves fresh basil - torn (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Spread tomatoes, onion, and garlic cloves evenly in a medium baking dish.1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, 1 medium red onion, 5-7 cloves garlic
- Unwrap Boursin cheese and place in center of dish, surrounded by other ingredients.1 package Boursin cheese
- Drizzle liberally with olive oil, sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and add salt and pepper to taste.4 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, reserving ½ cup of pasta water.8 ounces dry pasta
- Immediately after removing from oven, toss in basil and use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir the roasted mixture, evenly distributing cheese and olive oil over the rest of the ingredients. Add in reserved pasta water as needed to create a creamier consistency.3-4 leaves fresh basil
- Stir in cooked pasta and serve immediately.
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Minnie
Rating the vegan option: would do 3.5 stars if possible. Veganized recipes do not always work as a simple substitute, even if a similar product exists. One of the things that allows the dairy cheese to caramelize and turn creamy are the milk solids. The vegan Boursin is softer and made from potato starch and coconut oil, so it just melts into a clear puddle and skips the creamy sauce step. It’s still tasty, but it will be much oilier than a dairy-cheese dish. A better option is to add a large spoonful of the vegan Boursin to the tomatoes so the flavour infuses with the tomatoes, but then wait for the cooked tomatoes and pasta to have cooled slightly before adding in the “cheeze” to maintain the creaminess.
Chenée Lewis
Thank you so much for your feedback! That does sound like a better workaround. 🙂
Leanne
I've tried this recipe before but not sure which site I took it from after seeing it on tiktok several months before. I just want to comment on how nice is is that you add the measurements into the instructions so I don't have to keep scrolling up to see how much I need.. It's super helpful and I really appreciate it! It's the little things...
Thank you
Making this tonight
Chenée Lewis
Thanks so much Leanne! I hope you enjoyed it!
Natalie
Delicious pasta recipe. I haven't tried it yet, but now I definitely will make it. It looks so creamy. I love how your recipe turned out.
Chenée Lewis
Thank you! It's definitely delicious!
Mahy
What a delightful pasta! Can't believe how easy yet delicious the recipe is!
Chenée Lewis
It's the best of both worlds!
Dionne
This recipe reminded me that I haven't had pasta in ages. So excited to give it a try!
Chenée Lewis
Yes! Pasta night is always a good idea!
Maria
I have never tried Boursin cheese before and the recipe looks easy too, I've been seen this on trend too. I should try this right now!
Chenée Lewis
Hope you like it! 🙂
Cathleen
I have been seeing this viral tiktok pasta trend everywhere, so I seriously am overdue in trying it out!! Bookmarked to make this weekend. Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Chenée Lewis
You definitely should try it out!