Baked Cherry Tomato and Boursin Pasta Recipe

Introduction

This Baked Boursin Pasta is a wonderfully creamy and flavorful dish made with blistered cherry tomatoes and rich Boursin cheese. It’s a simple yet impressive meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

• 2 pints cherry tomatoes (3 1/2–4 cups)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 shallot, minced (or 1/2 small onion)
• 2 rounds Boursin cheese (150g each, or 1 large 250g round)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• 12 ounces medium-cut pasta
• Boiling salted water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 425ºF.
2. Step 2: In a large broil-safe 9×13” baking dish, add the cherry tomatoes and minced shallot (or onion), then pour in the olive oil.
3. Step 3: Season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss everything gently to coat the tomatoes and shallot in the olive oil.
4. Step 4: Make a well in the center of the baking dish large enough to hold the Boursin cheese round, and place the cheese in the middle.
5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, until the cherry tomatoes blister and the Boursin starts to brown.
6. Step 6: When about 10–15 minutes remain of baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
7. Step 7: Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
8. Step 8: Drain the pasta in a colander and cover with a plate to keep warm.
9. Step 9: Once the initial baking time is up, switch your oven to broil. If your pan isn’t broil-safe, bake at 450ºF for an extra 5–10 minutes instead.
10. Step 10: Broil for 2–3 minutes, watching closely until the cheese is bubbly and most tomatoes have blistered.
11. Step 11: Carefully remove the dish from the oven, add the minced garlic, and use the back of a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes and mix them into the melted Boursin, creating a creamy, chunky sauce.
12. Step 12: Stir in the fresh basil until combined.
13. Step 13: Add the cooked pasta to the baking dish and toss gently to coat it in the sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
14. Step 14: Serve warm, garnished with extra fresh basil if desired, and enjoy.

Tips & Variations

• Use fresh herbs like thyme or oregano if basil isn’t available for a different flavor profile.
• For extra protein, add cooked chicken or sautéed mushrooms when mixing the pasta with the sauce.
• If you prefer a spicier kick, sprinkle red pepper flakes over the tomatoes before baking.
• Make sure to use a broil-safe dish to avoid any oven damage when broiling the cheese.

Storage

Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a microwave or on the stove with a splash of water or olive oil to loosen the sauce. This dish is best enjoyed fresh but reheats well.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of cheese instead of Boursin?

Yes, you can substitute with a soft creamy cheese like cream cheese mixed with herbs or goat cheese, but Boursin’s unique flavor and texture make this dish special.

Is it necessary to broil the dish at the end?

Broiling adds a lovely bubbly and slightly browned top to the cheese and tomatoes, enhancing flavor and texture. If broiling isn’t an option, simply bake a bit longer at a higher temperature until bubbly.

Baked Cherry Tomato and Boursin Pasta Recipe

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This Baked Boursin Pasta recipe combines blistered cherry tomatoes, creamy Boursin cheese, and fresh basil for a luscious and comforting pasta dish. Cherry tomatoes and shallots are roasted with olive oil until blistered and caramelized, then mixed with melted, bubbling Boursin cheese to create a rich sauce. Tossed with perfectly al dente pasta, this dish is aromatic, flavorful, and simple to prepare — perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a special dinner.

• Author: Natalie
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: French-inspired
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Vegetables & Herbs

• 2 pints cherry tomatoes (3 1/2– 4 cups)
• 1 shallot, minced (or 1/2 small onion)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus extra for garnish

Dairy

• 2 rounds Boursin cheese (150g each) or 1 large (250g) round

Pantry

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 12 ounces medium-cut pasta
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425ºF to prepare for roasting the tomatoes and cheese.
2. Prepare the baking dish: In a large 9×13” broil-safe baking dish, combine the cherry tomatoes and minced shallot (or onion). Pour the olive oil over them.
3. Season and toss: Add salt and pepper to taste, then toss the tomatoes and shallot with the olive oil until everything is evenly coated.
4. Add the Boursin cheese: Create a well in the center of the tomato mixture just large enough to hold the Boursin cheese round, and place the cheese there.
5. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the tomatoes blister and the cheese starts to brown.
6. Cook the pasta: About 10-15 minutes before the roasting is done, bring a large pot of boiling salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
7. Drain and keep pasta warm: Drain the pasta using a colander and cover it with a plate to keep it warm.
8. Broil the cheese and tomatoes: Once baking time is up, switch the oven to broil. If your baking dish is broil-safe, broil for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully until the cheese is bubbly and the tomatoes have blisters. Alternatively, bake at 450ºF for another 5-10 minutes if not broiling.
9. Make the sauce: Remove the dish from the oven carefully, add the minced garlic. Use the back of a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes and stir together with the melted Boursin cheese creating a creamy chunky sauce.
10. Add fresh basil: Stir the chopped fresh basil into the cheesy tomato sauce.
11. Combine with pasta: Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss or stir until the pasta is fully coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
12. Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with extra fresh basil if desired. Enjoy your creamy baked Boursin pasta!

Notes

• Use broil-safe bakeware for best results during the broiling step; otherwise, extend baking time at higher heat.
• Medium-cut pasta such as penne, rigatoni, or ziti works best for holding the sauce.
• For a vegetarian version, ensure the pasta and cheese comply with vegetarian standards.
• Feel free to add red pepper flakes for a subtle heat.
• Leftover pasta can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

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