Boursin Cheese Pasta

Name: Boursin Cheese Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
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)

by Arman Liew

published on Jul 17, 2023

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Learn how to make the trending Boursin Cheese Pasta in this effortlessly simple recipe! This delicious dish features al dente pasta with a sweet cherry tomato, creamy Boursin cheese, and parmesan sauce seasoned with garlic, basil, and chili flakes.

As a massive fan of cheese and pasta, testing this recipe was a no-brainer. Like the hearty protein mac and cheese or cottage cheese lasagna, this boursin cheese pasta is also satisfying.

And speaking of satisfying cheesy recipes, have you tried my cheese bread, cheese chips, and cream cheese cookies? If not, try them as sides to this gorgeous plate of food.

What is Boursin Cheese Pasta?

Boursin is a brand of French Gournay cheese. It is a soft creamy, crumbly cheese that resembles cream cheese in texture. It comes in various tasty flavors of herbs, aromatics, and spices.

This pasta recipe combines cherry tomatoes’ sweet acidity and juiciness and herbed Boursin’s rich creaminess. When baked together, the flavors marry each other beautifully to make a decadent sauce.

Why you’ll 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; you can make a lot of pasta and batch-prep it for the week.
Quick and delicious. You’ll be surprised at the depth of flavor and complexity this recipe builds within 35-40 minutes.

What I love about this recipe is how easy it is to customize this pasta. Add your favorite veggies, proteins, and cheese to make it to your liking!

Ingredients Needed

Other than the titular Boursin cheese, ten other ingredients make up this irresistible plate of food. Let’s see what all you need:

Boursin cheese. Buy your favorite flavor of this cheese from the supermarket.
Cherry tomatoes. Ripe cherry tomatoes have a wonderful sweetness that intensifies upon cooking.
Olive oil. It helps roast the tomatoes and garlic.
Garlic. Use freshly minced garlic cloves for this pasta. 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 pepper. To season.
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. Chop a bunch of fresh basil leaves to use as a garnish.

How to make pasta with Boursin cheese

Is making this pasta as simple as the TikTok video you saw? Let’s find out!

1. Make your sauce. Layer cherry tomatoes in a casserole with olive oil, salt, garlic, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Top it with Boursin cheese and bake in a preheated oven at 200C for 35 minutes.

2. Cook pasta. Follow the instructions on your pasta packet to cook it al dente. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water and drain the rest.

3. Toss and serve. Once the tomatoes and cheese are baked, combine them with pasta, pasta water, and freshly grated parmesan. Garnish with chopped basil and serve warm.

Tips to make the best recipe

Make a smooth sauce. For a silky, homogenous sauce, blend the cooked cheese and tomato mixture with pasta water before combining it with pasta.
Spread out the tomatoes. Ensure the tomatoes are spread in a single layer for even cooking.
Adjust the spice level. You can adjust the pepper and red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
Scale up. It is easy to scale up this recipe. Just go for a larger casserole or make two batches.

Flavor variations

Make it with different cheese. The original TikTok pasta was made using Feta cheese instead of Boursin. You can make that combo for an experiment!
Herb variations. Tomato and basil is a match made in heaven, as is tomato and spinach. So feel free to change the greens per your preference.
Make Boursin mushroom sauce. Instead of cherry tomatoes, use sauteed mushrooms in the recipe. This will make for a beautiful Alfredo-like cheesy experience.
Add more veggies. You can add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, peas, or broccoli.

Storage instructions

To store. Leftover Boursin cheese pasta tastes excellent. Keep it in a refrigerator, and enjoy it for 3-4 days.

To reheat. You can heat it in a pan with a splash of milk or water or in the microwave.

What to serve with this Boursin cheese pasta?

I love pairing this saucy pasta with crusty garlic bread and roasted veggies like broccolini, asparagus, brussels sprouts, and potatoes.

For a balanced meal, serve it with a protein like chicken, air-fryer scallops, salmon, or grilled snapper.

If you love the combo of salad and pasta, serve this pasta with fresh Greek salad, keto chicken salad, or a classic wedge salad.

Recommended tools to make this recipe

Medium-size Casserole dish. Whether making a chicken casserole, tuna casserole, or this delicious pasta, a medium-sized casserole dish is a kitchen must-have.
Tongs. To toss through the pasta.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Boursin cheese melt well?

Yes. Although the Boursin cheese is usually served cold with crackers and bread, it melts well and works wonders in this recipe.

Can I make vegan Boursin cheese pasta?

Interestingly, Boursin makes vegan cheeses. So feel free to swap out the dairy version with a vegan one and replace the parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast.

Can I freeze this pasta for later?

I do not recommend freezing this pasta. Often, the cream splits, resulting in an unpleasant and grainy sauce.

Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.