Creamy Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta
This creamy baked Boursin cheese pasta is a rich, silky twist on the viral TikTok recipe. With blistered cherry tomatoes, garlic, and herb-infused cheese melted into a luxurious sauce, this easy 20-minute dish delivers bold flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 puck Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese (5.2 oz)
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 4-5 cloves garlic left whole or lightly smashed
- 3-4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes adjust to taste
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 12 oz short pasta (cavatappi, fusilli, or penne)
- fresh basil optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). In a baking dish, add cherry tomatoes and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, and toss to coat.
- Place the Boursin cheese in the center of the dish and drizzle a little extra olive oil on top. Bake for 18–22 minutes until tomatoes are blistered and the cheese is soft and golden.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Remove the baking dish from the oven. Smash the tomatoes and mix with the melted Boursin until a creamy sauce forms.
- Add the drained pasta to the baking dish and toss well. Gradually add reserved pasta water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce becomes silky and coats the pasta evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh basil if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
For added protein, mix in grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp. For a vegetarian boost, stir in spinach and peas. Avoid using large tomatoes as they release too much water. Always reserve pasta water to achieve the perfect creamy consistency.