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Baked Boursin Pasta with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil Recipe

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This Baked Boursin Pasta recipe features blistered cherry tomatoes and creamy Boursin cheese baked together to create a luscious, flavorful sauce combined with perfectly cooked pasta. With minimal prep and a simple oven bake, it’s a delightful fusion of roasted tomato sweetness, garlic, and fresh basil, making a comforting yet elegant meal.

Ingredients

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Tomato and Cheese Mixture

  • 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

Pasta

  • 12 ounces medium-cut pasta
  • Boiling salted water for cooking pasta

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 425ºF to prepare for baking the tomatoes and Boursin cheese.
  2. Prepare Tomatoes and Shallot: In a large broil-safe 9×13-inch baking dish, add the cherry tomatoes and minced shallot (or onion). Pour in the olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss well to coat everything evenly.
  3. Place Boursin Cheese: Create a well in the center of the tomato mixture large enough to fit the round of Boursin cheese, then place the cheese in the center.
  4. Bake Tomatoes and Cheese: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the cherry tomatoes blister and the Boursin cheese begins to brown around the edges.
  5. Cook Pasta: When there are 10-15 minutes left on the bake, bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the pasta and cook following package directions until al dente. Drain and keep warm by covering with a plate.
  6. Broil for Finish: Once baking time is done, switch oven to broil (only if the pan is broil-safe). Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and tomatoes have blistered more. If not broil-safe, bake at 450ºF for an additional 5-10 minutes instead.
  7. Create Sauce: Remove from oven carefully. Add minced garlic and use the bottom of a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes, stirring them into the melted Boursin to form a creamy, chunky sauce.
  8. Add Basil: Stir in the fresh chopped basil to infuse bright herbaceous flavor.
  9. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the tomato and cheese sauce. Stir thoroughly to coat the pasta evenly with the creamy mixture. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Serve: Plate the pasta and garnish with additional fresh basil if desired, then enjoy this comforting baked pasta dish.

Notes

  • Ensure your baking dish is broil-safe if you intend to broil at the end; otherwise, increase oven temperature instead.
  • Use fresh basil for the best flavor; dried basil will not provide the same bright freshness.
  • Medium-cut pasta works best to hold the chunky sauce, but other pasta shapes like penne or rigatoni can also be used.
  • Adjust olive oil quantity for richer or lighter texture to your preference.
  • Leftovers can be reheated gently on stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of cream or milk if the sauce has thickened too much.

Keywords: Baked Boursin Pasta, roasted cherry tomatoes, creamy cheese pasta, baked pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta, easy baked dinner

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