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    Home » Savory

    Boursin Pasta - Tiktok Viral Recipe

    September 20, 2021 by Chenée Lewis

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    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 kind of cheese is Boursin made from?

    Boursin cheese is a type of authentic Gournay cheese that comes in a signature foil wrapper, created in 1957 by François Boursin. His fine herbs cheese spreads were based on the French dish fromage frais, wherein party guests would combine fresh cheeses with blends of herbs.

    You'll find that this sophisticated bite-sized delight tastes so amazing on its own, and even better in this Boursin cheese baked pasta! You could even swap it for the mascarpone in my Southern Baked Mac and Cheese!

    What is Boursin cheese made of?

    The Garlic and Fine Herbs variety of Boursin cheese spread is a cow's milk cheese made with milk, cream, garlic, salt, pepper, parsley and chives. It has a texture similar to cream cheese -- soft at room temperature, and its delicious blend of delicate garlic, along with mild chives and fragrant parsley makes it the perfect appetizer to spread on your favorite cracker or as part of a cheese board!

    ingredients for baked boursin pasta
    Boursin Pasta Bake Ingredients

    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! The sweetness of fresh tomatoes is the perfect complement to the Boursin cheese. 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. You can also add in some other fresh veggies that you enjoy like mushrooms or zucchini.
    • 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 the perfect cheese for this recipe, including their dairy-free variety! The creamy texture melts into a sauce that tastes amazing in this pasta dish!
    • 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. I love fresh herbs to finish off pasta recipes!
    • 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!
    • parmesan cheese - it's optional, but I like to add a bit of grated parmesan to finish off this Boursin cheese pasta!
    Boursin Pasta close up
    Boursin Pasta - Oven Baked

    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!

    boursin cheese, tomatoes, onions, and garlic in a pan
    Baked Boursin Pasta Sauce

    Where is Boursin cheese in the grocery store?

    Boursin is often located near other specialty cheese area, near the deli or bakery section. But it may also be in the dairy case with other packaged soft cheese. You can also find it online at Amazon!

    What’s the Best Boursin Cheese for this Recipe?

    I've tried this recipe with the Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs and Cracked Black Pepper varieties of Boursin, and I prefer it the savory herbs version. But honestly, and kind of Boursin you can get your hands on would work well -- the creamy texture and delicious flavors are perfect in the Boursin Baked Pasta! I especially want to try it with the Shallot & Chive variety!

    I hope you enjoy this baked Boursin pasta TikTok made me try -- and also try my Baked Goat Cheese Pasta recipe, or to add a protein, check out this Texas Roadhouse Chicken! Let me know in the comments below how you liked it!

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    Boursin Pasta - TikTok Boursin Cheese and Tomato Pasta Recipe

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    Baked Boursin pasta - Tiktok viral Boursin cheese and tomato pasta is so easy, with a creamy Boursin pasta sauce made right in the pan!
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine :American, French, Italian
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 360kcal
    Recipe Source: Chenée Lewis

    Equipment you may need

    • baking dish
    • 9x13 baking pan
    • wooden spoon
    • stock pot

    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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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 360 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10 g | Cholesterol: 1 mg | Sodium: 838 mg | Potassium: 461 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 7 g | Vitamin A: 1112 IU | Vitamin C: 32 mg | Calcium: 50 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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    Last Updated on October 3, 2023 by Chenée Lewis

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    1. TAYLER ROSS

      September 19, 2023 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      I made this pasta for dinner last night and OMG was it delicious! And so easy to make too!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 19, 2023 at 8:55 pm

        Yayy! Thank you and I'm glad you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Connie

      August 26, 2023 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      This is delicious as it is. I changed it up just a little. I added one sliced banana pepper cut into rings seeds removed. I added a half a pound of Italian sweet sausage. I just took little chunks and place them on the cookie sheet here and there a little bit of grease from the sausage adds so much flavor. If you use the banana pepper and it’s a hot one, you don’t want the red pepper flakes to next time I will add black olives as well.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 27, 2023 at 11:46 pm

        What a great idea to make those additions!

        Reply
    3. Stacy Elder

      August 20, 2023 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for my family last night and it was a huge hit. The tomatoes, onions, and garlic become so sweet roasted in the oven. Once mixed with the cheese added to the pasta it is amazing!! I will definitely be making this again very soon!!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 27, 2023 at 11:47 pm

        So glad to hear it! Thank you so much!

        Reply
    4. Patsy Stadnyk

      July 18, 2023 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      Loved, Loved it! I didn’t have Boursin cheese but substitute cream cheese with some extra seasonings and it turned out so delicious! I’m a pasta lover and this met all my expectations!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 03, 2023 at 11:41 am

        I'm so happy to hear that! Great idea for the substitution!

        Reply
    5. Todd Santoro

      May 24, 2023 at 5:58 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe and I especially love that in the instructions you state what and how much goes into each step. I always hated having to scroll up to see how much of which ingredient. Keep that up and hopefully it will catch on.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        May 24, 2023 at 1:45 pm

        I'm happy it's helpful! Thanks so much!

        Reply
      • SJ

        July 26, 2023 at 4:36 pm

        5 stars
        Agreed!!!

        Reply
        • Chenée Lewis

          August 03, 2023 at 11:34 am

          Thank you so much!

      • T

        August 31, 2023 at 7:39 pm

        Totally agreed! That made it so much easier!

        Reply
    6. ursula beckenham

      March 27, 2023 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      fantastic easy and so tasty

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        March 30, 2023 at 12:52 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    7. Sandi

      February 16, 2023 at 7:19 pm

      5 stars
      I made a couple of changes over the few times I have made this, and it is fantastic! I added some sliced Kalamata olives to the tomato mixture before cooking, and then while that was in the oven I pan-cooked a chicken breast that I had marinated in Italian salad dressing, diced it, and then added it while stirring everything together.

      Reply
    8. Sandi

      February 16, 2023 at 7:15 pm

      5 stars
      I made a couple of changes over the few times I have made this, and it is fantastic! I added some sliced Kalamata olives to the tomato mixture before cooking, and then while that was in the oven I pan-cooked a chicken breast that I had marinated in Italian salad dressing, diced it, and then added it while stirring everything together.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 03, 2023 at 11:41 am

        I love your ideas for add-ins! Yum!!

        Reply
    9. Rebafay

      January 01, 2023 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic recipe! Delicious and so easy. I used cheese tortellini for my pasta but it would be excellent with any pasta variety. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        January 10, 2023 at 6:17 pm

        Tortellini sounds like a yummy addition! Glad you liked it!

        Reply
    10. Diane

      September 05, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! I left out the red pepper flakes, and used one large chopped tomato instead of cherry tomatoes, but it all worked and tasted amazing! I will make this again.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 06, 2022 at 1:11 pm

        So glad it worked out for you! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Janine

      September 05, 2022 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic!!! 10 star rating! Added spicy ground chicken Italian sausage that I sauted with Swiss chard at the very end with pasta. Amazing recipe and so easy. I’d serve this at a dinner party. Delicious! Must try recipe. Served with lambrusco sparkling red wine.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 06, 2022 at 1:11 pm

        Those additions sound amazing! Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    12. Lisa

      August 10, 2022 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, this is insanely delicious. I doubled it (2 packages of cheese and a full box of pasta) and it worked perfectly. It’s very rich in a good way so I served it with a light salad. I’m definitely making this again with all the tomatoes I’m getting from my garden. Thank you fir the recipe.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        August 11, 2022 at 10:00 pm

        You're very welcome! I'm glad you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Leslie

      July 20, 2022 at 8:21 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! The kids loved it. So easy yet seems fancy. Paired it with a simple baby kale salad. Thanks for posting this!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        July 20, 2022 at 9:14 pm

        Sounds like a delicious dinner! Glad you all enjoyed it!

        Reply
    14. Minnie

      November 01, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      4 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        November 01, 2021 at 3:31 pm

        Thank you so much for your feedback! That does sound like a better workaround. 🙂

        Reply
      • Leanne

        February 15, 2022 at 12:09 pm

        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

        Reply
        • Chenée Lewis

          February 17, 2022 at 8:40 pm

          Thanks so much Leanne! I hope you enjoyed it!

        • Oma

          September 01, 2022 at 12:22 am

          That was the very first thing I noticed when I read the recipe!! I love that! Trying the recipe right now!

        • Chenée Lewis

          September 12, 2022 at 1:18 pm

          Hope you liked it!

    15. Natalie

      September 27, 2021 at 5:29 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 27, 2021 at 3:13 pm

        Thank you! It's definitely delicious!

        Reply
    16. Mahy

      September 27, 2021 at 5:26 am

      5 stars
      What a delightful pasta! Can't believe how easy yet delicious the recipe is!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 27, 2021 at 3:14 pm

        It's the best of both worlds!

        Reply
    17. Dionne

      September 27, 2021 at 5:19 am

      5 stars
      This recipe reminded me that I haven't had pasta in ages. So excited to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 27, 2021 at 3:14 pm

        Yes! Pasta night is always a good idea!

        Reply
    18. Maria

      September 27, 2021 at 12:23 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 27, 2021 at 1:04 am

        Hope you like it! 🙂

        Reply
      • Shannon Jenkins

        September 05, 2023 at 7:40 pm

        Was skeptical about so much cheese but this was really good. We did rigatoni pasta and yellow onion and used the garlic herb cheese so I cut down the garlic to 5 cloves. Next time I may add some sun dried tomato!

        Reply
        • Chenée Lewis

          September 27, 2023 at 11:39 pm

          Ooh that sounds delicious!

    19. Cathleen

      September 26, 2021 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Chenée Lewis

        September 26, 2021 at 8:55 pm

        You definitely should try it out!

        Reply
        • Angela Brennan

          November 20, 2022 at 2:16 pm

          This looks amazing! Has anyone added shrimp? Could it cook in the oven with the veggies and cheese?

        • Chenée Lewis

          November 23, 2022 at 9:05 pm

          Hi! I've never tried this recipe with shrimp, but I would cook it separately and then toss it in at the end because shrimp cooks a lot faster than the oven time for the veggies and cheese. Hope you enjoy!

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