Boursin and Tomato Pasta Bake
This creamy Boursin and tomato pasta bake is cozy, simple, and bursting with herby flavor. Inspired by Mediterranean comfort, it’s perfect for weeknights or gatherings — and completely customizable.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Large Pot
- Strainer
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese or other Boursin varieties
- 12 oz cherry tomatoes
- 10 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- salt & black pepper to taste
- 0.25 cup pasta water reserved from cooking
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
- freshly grated Parmesan optional, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place Boursin cheese in the center of a baking dish. Surround with cherry tomatoes, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and cheese is golden and soft.
- While baking, cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
- Remove the dish from the oven and mash the tomatoes and Boursin together to form a creamy sauce.
- Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the dish. Stir gently until well coated.
- Top with fresh basil and optional Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a heartier version, add cooked chicken, crispy pancetta, or sautéed spinach. Leftovers make a great pasta salad when served cold. Don’t forget to save pasta water — it’s the secret to a silky sauce!
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 14gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 2.1mg
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