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Baked pasta with bowtie noodles, roasted cherry tomatoes, melted cheese, and fresh parsley served in a white baking dish

One-Pan Baked Boursin Pasta

Baked Boursin Pasta is a creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy dish that brings gourmet flavors to your table with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian-inspired
Servings 4
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish or any oven-safe dish
  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Strainer
  • Mixing spoon or silicone spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
    Assemble the bake: In a baking dish, place the Boursin cheese wheel in the center. Scatter the cherry tomatoes around it. Drizzle olive oil evenly over everything. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, red pepper flakes (if using), and the minced garlic.
    Baking dish filled with cherry tomatoes and two rounds of Boursin cheese, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh herbs, ready for the oven
  • Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes have burst and the cheese is golden and soft.
    Cook the pasta: While the cheese and tomatoes bake, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
    Close-up of rigatoni pasta boiling in a pot of water on the stove, cooking until al dente.
  • Mix the sauce: Once the Boursin and tomatoes are done, use a spoon or spatula to mash and stir everything together in the baking dish until creamy.
    Combine: Add the drained pasta and reserved pasta water to the dish. Mix until the pasta is evenly coated in the creamy sauce.
    Close-up of roasted tomatoes being stirred into melted Boursin cheese in a baking dish, creating a creamy pasta sauce
  • Finish & Serve: Stir in chopped basil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with extra basil and Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
    Close-up of baked penne pasta coated in creamy Boursin cheese sauce, topped with roasted tomatoes and garnished with fresh herbs

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Notes

Cooking Tips

Add protein: Stir in cooked chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas for a more filling meal.
Boost the veggies: Add sautéed spinach, mushrooms, or zucchini when mixing everything together.
Make it spicier: Increase red pepper flakes or add a pinch of cayenne.
Extra creamy: Add a splash of heavy cream or a bit more Boursin cheese for a richer sauce.
No Boursin? Use a mix of cream cheese and garlic-herb seasoning as a substitute.
Keyword Easy Dinner, One-Pan Meals, Quick Meals, Vegeterian