3-Ingredient Tomato Boursin Pasta
This 3-Ingredient Tomato Boursin Pasta is the ultimate easy comfort food. Juicy baked tomatoes and creamy garlic & herb Boursin cheese melt into a rich, flavorful sauce that coats hot pasta perfectly—no chopping, sautéing, or long ingredient list required. It’s fast, cozy, and ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta penne, rigatoni, or fusilli
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 5.2 oz wheel Boursin cheese (Garlic & Herb)
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
- Place cherry tomatoes and the whole wheel of Boursin cheese in a baking dish.
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until tomatoes burst and cheese is soft.
- While baking, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- Remove baking dish from oven and stir tomatoes and Boursin together until creamy.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Add reserved pasta water a little at a time until sauce reaches desired consistency.
- Rest 1–2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Pasta water is key for a silky, cohesive sauce.
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes—this recipe relies on them.
- Sauce thickens as it sits, so loosen gently when reheating.