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Once you try my Boursin cheese pasta recipe, it’ll become a staple for busy weeknights! It features al dente pasta with cherry tomatoes, creamy Boursin cheese, and fresh basil. It’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Need more viral pasta recipes? Try my Gigi Hadid pasta, healthy one-pot pasta, cottage cheese Alfredo, and pastina next.
In my house, we have pasta at least once or twice a week because it’s easy, versatile, and you can’t really mess it up…especially when there’s cheese involved.
Officially a TikTok recipe, I’ll admit I was hesitant to make the viral Boursin pasta recipe at first. But after one bite, I was officially hooked.
What is Boursin cheese?
Boursin is a brand of French Gournay cheese (like all good cheeses, right?). It is a creamy, crumbly cheese with a texture akin to cream cheese. It comes in various flavors, and recently, it’s been paired with cherry tomatoes and pasta to make a creamy sauce.
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Why I love this recipe
- Easy. With minimal prep time and no complicated techniques, this recipe is beginner-friendly.
- Make ahead. Boursin pasta makes for delicious leftovers. I highly suggest making a double batch so you can save it throughout the week.
- Quick and delicious. You’ll be surprised at the depth of flavor you can achieve with such a speedy recipe (under 30 minutes!).
- Fancy yet simple. Guests will think you went above and beyond, but only you will know just how low-effort it was.
Ingredients needed
- Boursin cheese. I prefer the garlic and herbs Boursin cheese, but you can buy whichever flavor you prefer.
- Cherry tomatoes. For sweetness, flavor, and color. I bought a mixed container with red, yellow, and orange tomatoes.
- Extra virgin olive oil. To roast the tomatoes and garlic.
- Garlic. Use freshly minced garlic cloves. If you don’t have fresh garlic, substitute it with garlic powder.
- Red pepper flakes. For the heat.
- Pasta. I love using farfalle, penne, rigatoni, shell, or fusilli for this recipe.
- Salt and black pepper. To taste.
- Pasta cooking water. Reserve some water before draining your pasta to adjust the consistency of the sauce.
- Parmesan. Buy a wedge of aged parmesan cheese for maximum flavor.
- Basil leaves. For garnish. Fresh parsley also works.
How to make Boursin cheese pasta
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Assemble. Arrange the tomatoes in an even layer in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Place the Boursin cheese on top.
Step 2- Bake for 20 minutes.
Step 3- Make the pasta (while the sauce bakes). Set a pot of water over medium high heat and boil the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
Step 4- Combine. Remove the baking dish from the oven and stir the tomatoes and cheese together. Add the cooked pasta and reserved pasta water and toss to combine. Fold in the parmesan cheese and basil.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Add the water a little at a time. Just until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Make a smooth sauce. For a silky smooth sauce, blend the baked cheese and tomato mixture with pasta water before folding in the pasta.
- Make it vegan. Believe it or not, Boursin now offers a vegan version! Use this and swap the parmesan for nutritional yeast.
- Or gluten-free. Use gluten-free pasta noodles.
- Use different cheese. The original TikTok pasta was made using Feta cheese instead of Boursin, so give that a try!
- Add more veggies. You can add olives, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, peas, or broccoli.
What to serve with this recipe
The good news is there are no wrong answers when it comes to what to serve with Boursin pasta. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Veggies. Sautéed broccolini, balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts, or air fryer asparagus
- Protein. Sous vide chicken breast, round steak, pan-seared salmon, or sautéed shrimp
- Side salad. Wedge salad, Caesar salad with chicken, or spinach salad with warm bacon dressing
- Bread. Air fryer garlic bread, 2-ingredient biscuits, or 2-ingredient bread
Storage instructions
To store: Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
To freeze: Allow the pasta to cool completely, then freeze it in freezer-safe containers for up to three months.
Reheat: Microwave in 30-second intervals or warm in a pan with a splash of milk.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, if you’d like to prep this in advance, make the pasta and cheese sauce as instructed. Fold the two together, then store it, covered in the fridge for 1-2 days. Let it come to room temperature for 15 minutes before baking until warm.
I prefer either the plain or garlic and herb flavor, but any of them will be fine.
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Boursin Cheese Pasta
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Ingredients
- 5 1/2 ounces Boursin cheese
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups pasta uncooked
- 1/4 cup water pasta cooking water
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup basil chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
- In a medium casserole dish, place the cherry tomatoes and spread out in an even layer. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic.
- Place the Boursin cheese on top of the tomatoes and bake for 20 minutes.
- Cook the pasta as per the package instructions, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
- Remove the dish from the oven and gently stir the tomatoes and cheese together. Add the pasta and pasta cooking water and mix until combined. Fold through the parmesan cheese and basil and serve immediately.
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Originally published July 2023, updated and republished August 2024
For me like all dishes with pasta seem Italian. Am I right? Is there any Mexica /other type,
What would be similar to Boursin cheese? I cannot find it. Let me know.
Go to the refrigerator section of any supermarket and look for a herb cheese spread. Pick the one you like that will work too.
What would be similar to Boursin cheese? I cannot find it.
This was easy & amazing ! I used the Basil & Chive Boursin & served it w fresh Basil leaves as suggested
I used premium Cherry Tomatoes & I didn’t use any Garlic or Parm cheese ~ there’s enough flavour already
I did have to reduce the baking temp as I found the bake was starting to burn
Next time I will add in Chicken 🙂
😀 love the addition of chicken!