Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta
Ingredients
- 3 tbspolive oil
- 2 pintscherry tomatoes
- 16 ozrigatoni noodles
- 1 tspsalt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- ½ tspred pepper flakes
- 6 clovesgarlic
- 5 ¼ ozboursin garlic & herbs cheese
- 1yellow onion
peeled and quartered
- ½ cgrated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cfresh basil
sliced
- ¼ cflat leaf parsley
chopped
Directions
- 1
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a 9x13-inch baking dish, place the Boursin cheese right in the center. Surround it with sliced onions, cherry tomatoes, and whole garlic cloves.
- 3
Drizzle everything with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
- 4
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are bursting and the cheese is soft and melty.
- 5
While the veggies are roasting, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water generously, then cook your pasta according to package directions.
- 6
Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining—this can help loosen your sauce later if needed.
- 7
Once the tomato mixture is out of the oven, use an immersion blender right in the baking dish to blend everything into a smooth, creamy sauce. (Careful—it's hot!)
- 8
Add the cooked pasta to the dish and stir well to coat. Mix in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a handful of chopped fresh herbs like basil or parsley. If the sauce feels too thick, stir in a splash of your reserved pasta water.
- 9
Spoon into bowls, top with extra Parmesan if you’d like, and serve warm!
Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta
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About this Recipe
Craving that creamy, cheesy pasta sensation that took TikTok by storm, but need it on the table fast? This Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta recipe delivers on all fronts, offering incredible flavor and satisfying comfort in just 30 minutes, making it your new favorite weeknight dinner.
Why This Baked Pasta is a Winner
This viral sensation earns its popularity through sheer simplicity and an irresistible flavor profile. The genius lies in baking the Boursin Garlic & Herbs cheese directly with sweet cherry tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and onion. As they roast, the ingredients meld together, creating a naturally luscious, herbaceous sauce that perfectly coats every piece of rigatoni. It’s a minimal effort recipe that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
What you'll discover with this dish is a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. You'll bite into tender rigatoni enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce infused with garlic, herbs, and the tangy sweetness of burst cherry tomatoes. The Boursin cheese melts down to form an incredibly creamy base, lifted by a subtle warmth from red pepper flakes and a fresh finish from basil and parsley. It's truly a hearty main course that feels gourmet, yet is entirely approachable for any home cook.
Customization & Variations
While delicious as-is, this Boursin cheese pasta recipe is wonderfully adaptable. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of fresh oregano alongside the basil and parsley. If you enjoy more heat, simply increase the amount of red pepper flakes to your liking. You can also experiment with different Boursin flavors, though the Garlic & Herbs variety offers that classic, beloved taste.
This comforting dish is perfectly suited for a cozy family dinner or a relaxed gathering with friends. Serve it as a stand-alone main course, or alongside a simple green salad and crusty bread to soak up every last bit of that delectable sauce.