Boursin Tomato Pasta Recipe
Boursin tomato pasta is a simple yet stunning dish featuring fresh noodles in a creamy tomato-basil sauce. Bursting cherry tomatoes are made creamy with herby Boursin cheese, making for a sauce that is rich yet balanced. This impressive pasta comes together in one skillet and in less than 30 minutes, making it the perfect easy dinner 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.