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A baking dish with creamy pasta garnished with fresh basil.

Baked Boursin Pasta

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Made with simple ingredients, this fresh and flavorful Boursin pasta recipe is one that the whole family will love!
Course Dinner, Main Course, Main Dishes
Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 37 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 607
Author Dorothy Bigelow

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes 3 ½- 4 cups
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 shallot minced (or ½ small onion)
  • 2 rounds Boursin cheese 150g each, or 1 large (250g) round
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil

Pasta

  • 12 ounces medium-cut pasta
  • Boiling salted water
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Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425ºF.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes and minced shallot (or onion) to a large broil-safe 9X13” baking dish, then pour in the olive oil.
    A baking dish filled with cherry tomatoes.
  • Add salt and pepper to your taste and toss the cherry tomatoes and minced shallot with olive oil to coat everything completely.
  • Make a well in the center of the baking dish big enough for the round of Boursin cheese and place it in the middle.
    A baking dish filled with cherry tomatoes and Boursin cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cherry tomatoes blister and the Boursin begins to brown.
    A baking dish with roasted cherry tomatoes and blistered cheese.
  • When there are 10-15 minutes left in the baking time, fill a large pot with hot water and add a generous amount of salt.
  • Bring the water to a boil, then add in your pasta and cook according to package directions.
  • When the pasta is al dente, drain it in a colander over the sink and place a plate on top to keep it warm.
  • Once your cooking time is up, set the oven to “broil.” Note: Only do this if you have a broil-safe pan, if not you can just bake for an additional 5-10 minutes at an increased heat of 450ºF if desired.
  • Broil for 2-3 minutes, keeping a close eye on the pan. It is ready as soon as the cheese becomes bubbly and most tomatoes have blisters.
  • Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven, then add in 3 minced garlic cloves. Use the bottom of a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes, and stir them into the Boursin to make a creamy and chunky “sauce.”
  • Add in the fresh basil and stir to combine.
    A baking dish filled with a creamy sauce and fresh chopped basil.
  • Finally, add in the cooked pasta and stir until it is coated in the Boursin and cherry tomato mixture. Add salt and pepper to your taste.
    A baking dish with creamy Boursin pasta garnished with basil.
  • Serve with additional fresh basil (if desired), and enjoy.

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Notes

Adapted from my recipe for Baked Feta Pasta.
Storing: Transfer any leftovers to an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. For the best results, reheat in the microwave in 30-second intervals. You could also reheat it in a saucepan on the stovetop with 1-2 tablespoons of water added OR covered it in the oven at 350ºF until heated through.
Gluten-free: Swap the pasta for your favorite gluten-free pasta. I like Rummo, or Chickpea pasta like Banza or Chickapea. 

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 741mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1268IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg