Baked Boursin Pasta
This baked boursin pasta is a comforting, easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. It is cheesy, creamy, and flavorful. This recipe is about to be on your dinner rotation all year round. It is so good. More importantly, if you were a fan of the viral baked feta pasta, then you will love this recipe.
Why you will love this recipe
- Lazy dinner ready in 30 minutes or less if you roast the tomatoes and cheese in the air fryer.
- Economical
- Rich, creamy and flavorful
- A great sub for the viral TikTok feta cheese
- Quick and easy: your oven does the heavy lifting for you.
- Customizable: add in your favorite protein, veggies, or spices to make it your own.
What you will need
You need only a few ingredients to make this simple baked creamy pasta. The recipe card below provides exact measurements.
Dried pasta
Cherry tomatoes
Boursin cheese is the star of the show. If you find Boursin cheese expensive or inaccessible, you can substitute it with Aldi’s cheese and herb cream cheese. They taste similar.
Olive oil
Salt and black pepper
Onions: I used brown onions
Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning: optional, as the Boursin cheese already has herbs in it. I like to add it to season the tomatoes.
Red pepper flakes: I added this for a little bit of kick
Pasta water: It is important to save the pasta water to thin out the sauce to your desired consistency if need be.
Fresh basil
How to make baked Boursin cheese
This recipe involves two easy steps: boiling the pasta and baking the vegetables and cheese. The detailed instructions are on the recipe card, which you can print to make cooking easier.
Bake the cheese and tomatoes: Add the cherry tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to an oven-safe baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and mix to combine. Place the Boursin cheese in the middle of the tomatoes, drizzle the top with the remaining olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
Cook pasta: While the cheese and cherry tomatoes are baking, cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
Assemble: Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Burst the cherry tomatoes and stir it with the baked cheese until well combined. Add the cooked pasta and chopped fresh basil and stir to combine. If need be, add in some reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce until the desired consistency is achieved. Serve and enjoy with more grated parmesan cheese and a garnish of basil leaves.
Watch how to make it
Variations
- Protein: add in cooked chicken or shrimp to make this dish more filling
- Veggies: You can add any vegetables you like, such as spinach, mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini, to bulk up the pasta.
How to store
Baked boursin pasta is best eaten the day it is made while still warm and fresh. However, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
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Baked Boursin Pasta
Ingredients
- ½ lb Dried pasta
- 1 lb Cherry tomatoes
- 2 150g Boursin cheese
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil divided
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- Parmesan cheese to serve
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or as needed
- 10 g fresh basil
- Salt and black pepper
- Pasta water It is important to save the pasta water to thin out the sauce to your desired consistency if need be.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F/200C
- Bake the cheese and tomatoes: Add the cherry tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to an oven-safe baking dish. Drizzle with 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and mix to combine. Place the Boursin cheese in the middle of the tomatoes, drizzle the top with the remaining olive oil, and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cook pasta: While the cheese and cherry tomatoes are baking, cook your pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta water.
- Assemble: Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Burst the cheery tomatoes and stir them with the baked cheese until well combined. Add the cooked pasta and chopped fresh basil, and stir to combine. If need be, add some reserved pasta water to thin out the sauce until the desired consistency is achieved. Serve and enjoy with more grated parmesan cheese and a garnish of basil leaves.
Nutrition
Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.
And there you have it, a simple and delicious baked pasta recipe you can make at home in no time. As always, if you made this recipe, I would love to hear from you! Kindly rate the recipe 5 stars and leave me feedback in the comment section below. Tag me @thedinnerbite on Instagram, Facebook and save it to your Pinterest. Please subscribe to the blog if you haven’t for free new recipes in your inbox.
Hi Ajoke, do you think I could use Philidelphia garlic and herbs instead if Boursin. Many thanks.
Hi Jayne. Yes, garlic and herb cream cheese should work just fine too. Kindly let me know how it turns out. Thank you.