The viral TikTok recipe for baked Boursin pasta has quickly become a favourite in my home. The juicy grape tomatoes, fresh basil, and Garlic blend perfectly with the creamy Boursin cheese to make a delicious pasta sauce.
This dish is easy and quick to prepare, using fresh-cooked pasta. The herbs and Boursin cheese create a rich, creamy pasta burstburstsavor. Flavour Bite showcases the fresh ingredients, making this recipe a hit for any occasion. Try this Tomato Basil Boursin Pasta and see why it’s so loved.
What Is Boursin Cheese?
Boursin is a delightful cheese that is quite similar to American cream cheese. It’s a delicious mix of fresh cream and soft cheese beautifully flavoured with different herbs, spices, and Garlic.
I first discovered Boursin at Trader Joe’s, where I found it at the best price among grocery stores. Unlike the cheese used on nachos, which needs to have a melty effect, Boursin excels in dishes like sauces, soups, or even spread on toast due to its easily blended ability.
Boursin’s versatility makes it a staple in my kitchen, whether I’m whipping up a quick pasta or adding a creamy touch to my recipes.
Why you’ll love this boursin tomato pasta:
• Versatile recipe: This dish is more of an idea you can customize. Start with essential ingredients like protein, fresh veggies, and your favourite type of pasta.
• Minimal prep meal: Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish requires minimal hands-on time. Pop it in the oven for 30 minutes, and you’re done.
• Seasonally delicious recipe: This dish is delicious when cherry tomatoes are at their best in the summer. We grow them in our garden and get extra from our weekly CSA box, adding fantastic flavour. You can even enhance the tomato taste with sundried tomatoes.
• Kid-friendly: Everyone loves cheesy pasta, and this dish is no exception. If your kid prefers separate foods, serve a deconstructed portion with roasted tomatoes, spinach, and a chunk of Boursin cheese on the side, allowing them to explore the different ingredients.
Ingredients
1. Boil the Pasta: Start by boiling your pasta. Any shape will work, but short pasta is best for getting a bit of everything in each bite. Once cooked, set the pasta aside.
2. Prepare the Baking Dish: Combine your ingredients in a baking dish. Add Boursin Cheese (I use the garlic and herb flavour from Trader Joe’s), grape tomatoes (you can cut them in half or leave them whole), and four or five cloves of Garlic.
3. Add Olive Oil: Drizzle olive oil over the ingredients in the baking dish. This will prevent them from burning while they bake.
4. Season with Spices: Sprinkle oregano and Italian sofrito over the dish. The Italian sofrito mixes crispy onions, sun-dried tomatoes, sea salt, Garlic, red peppers, parsley, rosemary, and sage.
5. Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake until the ingredients are well combined and the cheese is melted.
6. Add Fresh Basil: During baking, use half of the 1.5 ounces of fresh basil. Add the remaining half to the dish for a fresh finish once the dish is done.
7. Combine and Serve: Mix the boiled pasta with the baked mixture. Ensure everything is evenly distributed so you get a perfect bite every time.
Enjoy your tomato basil boursin pasta with its rich blend of flavours from the pasta, Boursin cheese, tomatoes, basil, Garlic, olive oil, and various spices.
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How to Make Tomato Basil Boursin Pasta
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• Place Boursin cheese in a casserole dish.
• Add tomatoes and garlic cloves drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with seasonings.
• Roast until the tomatoes burst, the Garlic is golden brown, and the cheese starts to brown.
• Remove the garlic cloves, peel, and mash them with a fork into a paste.
• While the mixture is roasting, cook pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
• Reserve some of the starchy pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it to the tomato mixture.
• After a first toss, add chopped spinach, basil, and the reserved pasta water.
• Stir until the cheese, starchy water, roasted garlic paste, and tomatoes form a sauce that coats the pasta to your desired level of sauciness.
• Scoop the pasta into bowls and top with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese if desired.
Tomato Basil Boursin Pasta
Ingredients
- 6-8 oz Pasta
- 1.5 oz Fresh Basil
- 12 oz Grape or Cherry Tomatoes. Keep whole or cut in half
- 1 Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese
- Five cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Italian Soffritto Mix
Instructions
- • Preheat your oven to 400F.
- • Mince some garlic and chiffonade fresh basil.
- • In a 9″x9″ baking dish, place your tomatoes and Boursin cheese at the bottom.
- • Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with minced Garlic, oregano, and an Italian soffrito blend.
- • Add half of your basil and mix well without disturbing the boursin.
- • Bake this mixture for 20 minutes.
- • While baking, boil your pasta and reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water when you drain it.
- • Once the baking dish is ready, mix the baked mixture and add 1/4 cup of pasta water to create a rich sauce.
- • Mix the pasta well, and top with the remaining fresh basil.
