Valentina Ablaev
Boursin tomato pasta makes a refreshing dish bursting with flavor! This pasta recipe is creamy yet light, with the incredible combination of bursting tomatoes and rich boursin cheese. A finishing touch of fresh basil brings the best flavor to this dish and makes it worthy of your next dinner. Serve with a side of fresh breadsticks or keep it light with a salad; you can’t go wrong with tomato pasta on the menu!
When stumped on what to make for dinner, pasta is always a winner! The options are endless, from homemade alfredo pasta to classic homemade spaghetti with meat sauce. This Boursin tomato pasta is the perfect combo of creamy alfredo and a refreshing tomato sauce. This dish balances the richness of the cheeses and cream with fresh tomatoes and basil.
Why You’ll Love This Boursin Cheese Pasta Recipe
- Easy cooking. This stunning dish is so simple to make; it comes together in less than 30 minutes from start to finish!
- Incredible flavors. The combination of bursting tomatoes, creamy boursin, and fresh basil makes this a star pasta dish.
- Customizable. This dish is great to make yourself! Bulk it up with protein or play around with your favorite pasta shapes!
Ingredients for Boursin Tomato Pasta
Simple ingredients come together to make an incredible dish:
- Pasta – Use your favorite pasta to make this tomato pasta! We love using a long noodle, like spaghetti or angel hair pasta. You can also use a short pasta like rigatoni or fusilli.
- Tomatoes: Grape or cherry tomatoes are perfect in this recipe. They are sweet, juicy, and cook down to the perfect texture.
- Garlic – This dish uses lots of garlic to give each bite a boost of flavor and aroma. Don’t skip the garlic!
- Butter – The base of this pasta sauce that adds an incredible flavor and richness to the sauce.
- Seasoning – A simple blend of salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes for a kick of heat.
- Cream – A touch of heavy cream makes this dish rich and so creamy.
- Boursin – Boursin cheese adds an incredible flavor to this dish and makes the sauce irresistibly creamy.
- Basil – Fresh basil is a must-have in this simple pasta dish.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions and Variations
- Add Chicken: Make this pasta extra filling by topping it with pan-seared chicken breast.
- Italian sausage: Another great protein, italian sausage pairs perfectly with this tomato-based pasta.
- Veggie it up: Add spinach to the pan for a boost of greens!
- Pesto pasta: Add a few tablespoons of homemade pesto for a creamy tomato pesto pasta!
Expert Tips:
- Don’t skip the pasta water: Don’t dump out all that pasta water, as the starchy salted water helps to bring the sauce together.
- Serve fresh. This pasta tastes best when served immediately, so enjoy it while it’s fresh off the stove.
How to Make Boursin Tomato Pasta
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Reserve some pasta water for later. Make the sauce as the pasta cooks:
- Tomatoes. To a pan, add tomatoes, quartered onion, garlic, and butter.
2. Sauce. Cook until the tomatoes are bursting and the onions are tender, and season.
3. Cream. Stir in pasta water, cream, and Boursin cheese.
4. Combine. Add the pasta to the pan and mix until well incorporated. Top the pasta with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.
FAQs
The pasta you choose is entirely up to you! Whether you prefer a long noodle (spaghetti, fettuccine, linguine) or a short tubular pasta (like rigatoni or ziti), the results are delicious.
If you don’t have access to Boursin cheese, simply use a cream cheese mixture with garlic and herbs. This will give you a creamy, flavorful addition.
When working with Boursin, sometimes the sauce can come out thicker than you’d like. This is an easy fix, as a touch of extra pasta water will do the trick, so be sure to reserve a little extra.
Our recipe uses ½ tsp of red pepper flakes per serving of 4, resulting in a mild to medium spice level (depending on your tolerance). This can be adjusted per preference.
Oven-Baked Pasta
Making this on the stovetop is easy and delicious, but you can also bake it! Here’s how you would do that:
- Boil the pasta as usual, reserving some pasta water.
- To a baking dish, add all of the pasta sauce ingredients, with the boursin cheese nestled in the center.
- Bake at 425°F for 25-30 minutes or until the tomatoes are bursting and the cheese is melting.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the reserved pasta water to combine everything.
- Stir in the pasta and garnish.
Serving Suggestions
- Bread: A light, flavorful pasta like this tastes great with a batch of homemade breadsticks! Or skip the hassle and bake a loaf of fluffy white bread. It tastes incredible when dipped into that creamy sauce.
- Salad: Pair this pasta with your favorite salad! Our creamy caesar salad is always a hit with pasta dishes.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Keep leftovers stored in an airtight container and in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat. Warm the pasta in a pan until heated through. Optional: Stir in a few tablespoons of heavy cream to break up the sauce and make it creamy and smooth.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing this dish as it doesn’t reheat well, so enjoy those seconds!
More Pasta Recipes
If you enjoyed this chicken recipe, be sure to try our other easy pasta recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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Boursin Tomato Pasta Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz dry pasta
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 red onion quartered
- 6 garlic cloves
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp fresh pepper or to taste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 boursin cheese garlic and herbs
- 1/4 cup lightly packed basil
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions in salted water.
- Meanwhile, add the oil, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and butter to a large skillet and sauté over medium heat.
- Once tomatoes and onions are tender, season with the salt, pepper, and pepper flakes.
- Add the leftover pasta water, cream, and the boursin cheese to the pan, and stir to combine.
- Add the pasta to the pan and stir to combine.
- Garnish the pasta with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve and enjoy, friends.
Notes
- Save the pasta water. The starchy pasta water helps create a smooth, creamy sauce and brings everything together.
- Best served fresh. This pasta is at its creamiest and most flavorful right after cooking.
- Storage. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheating. Reheat in a skillet over low heat until warmed through. Add a splash of heavy cream if needed to make the sauce creamy again.
- Freezing. This pasta is best enjoyed fresh, as the creamy sauce does not freeze and reheat well.
