Baked Boursin Pasta Tomatoes (Printable Version)
Creamy baked pasta with Boursin cheese, blistered cherry tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 17.6 ounces cherry tomatoes
02 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (plus additional for garnish)
→ Dairy & Cheese
05 - 5.3 ounces Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese (1 round)
→ Pasta
06 - 12.3 ounces dried pasta (penne, fusilli, or similar)
→ Seasonings
07 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Arrange cherry tomatoes in a large baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, then add minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired. Toss vegetables to coat evenly.
03 - Position the Boursin cheese round at the center of the tomato mixture.
04 - Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until tomatoes are blistered and Boursin cheese is golden and softened.
05 - Meanwhile, cook the dried pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve approximately 1/3 cup (100 ml) pasta water, then drain pasta using a colander.
06 - Remove baking dish from oven. Stir roasted tomatoes and softened Boursin cheese together with a mixing spoon to form a creamy sauce.
07 - Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the baking dish. Gently toss with the sauce until all pasta is evenly coated.
08 - Incorporate chopped basil and adjust seasoning after tasting if necessary.
09 - Serve immediately, garnished with extra basil.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy enough for busy weeknights
- All comes together in one baking dish
- No chopping besides garlic
- Ultra-creamy without heavy cream
- Crowd favorite even with picky eaters
02 -
- Vegetarian friendly and easy to make gluten-free
- Boursin adds rich flavor without any cream or butter
- Can be made ahead for meal prep or gatherings
03 -
- Toasting the garlic in the olive oil before baking boosts its sweetness
- Always reserve extra pasta water as it revives the sauce on reheating
- Let the pasta rest for three minutes before serving to help the sauce settle