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Boursin Pasta

by Katerina

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Mar 08, 2024

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This Boursin Pasta is a decadently creamy dish that twirls tangy, herb-flecked melted Boursin cheese with juicy grape and cherry tomatoes, olives, spinach, and spiral pasta for a one-pan meal.

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I love a meal that cooks in one pan—bonus: you can serve it straight from the pan, too! This gorgeous Boursin pasta recipe is one of my favorites. Boursin cheese is a soft, slightly crumbly French cheese seasoned with herbs. It melts beautifully and is a nice choice to add to pasta dishes.

Why You’ll Love This Boursin Pasta Recipe

• Flavorful. There are several varieties of Boursin to choose from, and you can use whatever one you like! I tend to go for the “garlic and fine herbs” version, but there’s an option that includes shallots, and even a dairy-free Boursin. Each one is loaded with flavor from dried spices and other seasonings.
• The vegetables. There are two kinds of tomatoes in this dish, cherry and grape tomatoes, and when they cook in the oven they release their sweet juiciness to infuse the dish with flavor and texture. You’ll also add baby spinach and olives.
• Easy. You need one pot to cook the pasta and a casserole dish to which you’ll add everything else. The veggies and cheese magically cook together to form a sauce so you can throw together a salad and have a minute before dinner is done.

What You’ll Need

Here’s a glance at the ingredients in this Boursin cheese pasta recipe. Don’t forget to check the recipe card at the end of this post for the full ingredient amounts.

• Olive Oil – I always use extra virgin olive oil in my recipes.
• Tomatoes – You’ll use a combination of cherry tomatoes and grape tomatoes. 
• Kalamata Olives – Make sure to use pitted olives.
• Italian Seasoning – Or substitute an equal amount of dried basil and oregano if you don’t have Italian seasoning.
• Salt and Pepper – I prefer Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Boursin Cheese – You’ll need two packages of cheese.
• Pasta – Use funghetti pasta or fusilli pasta.
• Pasta Cooking Water – The starch in the pasta water helps bind the sauce together.
• Baby Spinach – Or use chopped regular spinach.
• Parmesan Cheese
• Fresh Basil – To garnish. You can omit this if you don’t have basil.

How To Make Boursin Pasta

I’ve outlined how to make this creamy Boursin pasta below. In just a few steps, you’ll transform simple ingredients into a gourmet meal by baking together a savory mix of tomatoes, olives, and cheese before tossing it with pasta and fresh greens for a deliciously satisfying dish.

1. Prep: Preheat the oven and cook the pasta.
2. Assemble: Add the tomatoes and olives to a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Add cheese: Form two wells and place a cheese puck into each one.
4. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake until the tomatoes soften.
5. Stir: Remove the casserole dish from the oven and stir the mixture.
6. Add spinach: Stir in fresh baby spinach until it begins to wilt.
7. Stir in pasta: Add the pasta and reserved cooking water.
8. Finish: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss to blend. Garnish with basil leaves to serve.

Tips & Variations

This is a wonderfully simple recipe, and you can make it exactly as it’s written or try a few adjustments. I’ve included some tips and variation ideas below:

• Don’t toss the pasta water! The reserved pasta water is on the ingredients list for a reason – it helps to create a cheesy sauce that clings to the pasta.
• Use a shaped pasta. The ideal type of pasta for this recipe is pasta with “nooks and crannies” to help capture the sauce. If you don’t have a spiral-shaped pasta, you can use penne, ziti, or even macaroni.
• Try other vegetables. I wouldn’t skimp on the tomatoes, because they add such a nice touch of juicy sweetness. But, you can adjust the amount of vegetables if you like (more tomatoes or spinach is great) or try other vegetables. Some of my other favorite additions include zucchini, mushrooms, or peas.
• Skip the olives. I love the briny tartness of the Kalamata olives in this dish! But, I know that not everyone loves olives. It’s OK to skip them if you wish, the finished Boursin pasta will still be packed with flavor.
• Add meat. To make this into a heartier meal, you can stir in chopped Italian sausage or crumbled, cooked bacon.

Serving Suggestions

A rich main dish needs a fresh salad to balance it out! You can serve Boursin pasta as your main offering or add smaller portions alongside a meat main.

• Salad. Add a big serving of fresh Avocado Tomato Salad to balance the cheesiness of the pasta. Or make a fruit salad, like my Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing.
• Bread. Pick up a loaf of fresh crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce, or make your own! My easy No Knead Dutch Oven Bread will give you bakery-worthy results every time.
• Meat. Serve a side of pasta with a chicken main dish, like my One Pot Creamed Spinach Chicken. This pasta is also wonderful alongside a whole Roast Chicken. You could go lighter and serve Easy Broiled Salmon or Oven Baked Salmon with Boursin pasta.

How To Store Leftovers

Casseroles keep well for another time, and you can enjoy this Boursin pasta recipe again later in the week!

• Fridge – Keep the leftover casserole in the pan and cover it tightly with foil. Or, transfer the casserole or portions of the casserole into an airtight container. Store the leftover Boursin cheese pasta in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• To Reheat – You can reheat the leftovers in an oven-safe dish in the oven at 350°F until heated through and the sauce is slightly bubbling. Or, place a portion of pasta on a microwave-safe plate and reheat it in the microwave at 30-second increments until hot.

More Easy Pasta Dishes

• Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti
• Lasagna Roll Ups
• Chicken Piccata
• Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

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Boursin Pasta

by Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

This Boursin Pasta is a decadently creamy casserole that twirls tangy melted Boursin cheese with juicy tomatoes, olives, spinach, and spiral pasta for a one-dish meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• ▢ 1 cup grape tomatoes
• ▢ ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 10.4 ounces Boursin Cheese,, (2 packages)
• ▢ 2 cups dry funghetti pasta or fusilli pasta
• ▢ ⅓ cup water from the cooked pasta, cooking water
• ▢ 2 cups fresh baby spinach
• ▢ ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
• ▢ Fresh basil leaves

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Instructions 

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
• Reserve ⅓ cup of the pasta cooking water before draining.
• While the pasta is cooking, in a casserole dish, combine cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, and sliced Kalamata olives. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
• Form two wells in the mixture, then place a cheese puck into each one.
• Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes soften and release their juices and the cheese is melted.
• Remove the casserole dish from the oven and carefully mix through the tomatoes and cheese with a fork.
• Stir in fresh baby spinach until it begins to wilt; the residual heat from the tomato mixture will help in cooking the spinach.
• Add the cooked pasta and reserved cooking water, stirring until thoroughly combined.
• Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta and toss again to blend everything.
• Divide the Boursin pasta evenly among serving plates, garnish with fresh basil leaves, and enjoy!

Notes

• Reserve the pasta water. The cooked pasta water is crucial for making a creamy sauce that perfectly coats your pasta.
• Pasta shapes. Opt for textured pasta like spirals, penne, or macaroni to better capture the sauce.
• Experiment with veggies. While tomatoes are a must for their sweet burst, feel free to play with the quantity or add others like zucchini, mushrooms, or peas. Olives are optional.
• Make it meaty. Adding Italian sausage or bacon can turn this into a more substantial meal.
• Storage. Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1027mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1897IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

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