TikTok Pasta Boursin
A cozy pasta dish made famous on TikTok—creamy, garlicky Boursin cheese melts into roasted cherry tomatoes to create an easy sauce that feels indulgent but takes minimal effort.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Large Pot
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 1 block Garlic & Fine Herb Boursin cheese about 5.2 oz
- 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
- 12 oz pasta short shapes like penne, rigatoni, or farfalle
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
- rotisserie chicken or cooked shrimp for protein
- spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra vegetables
- red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place Boursin block in the center of a baking dish, surround with cherry tomatoes and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and cheese softens.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Mash roasted Boursin and tomatoes together in the baking dish. Add a splash of pasta water and stir into a creamy sauce.
- Add drained pasta to the dish and toss until coated. Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chili flakes.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot with bread or salad.
Notes
Don’t skip the pasta water—it helps create a silky sauce. Use short pasta shapes that hold sauce well. Add proteins or extra veggies to stretch this dish into a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 510kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 15gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 850IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 3mg
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