This Boursin pasta bake is creamy, comforting and made entirely in one baking dish. The dry pasta cooks right in the tomato and Boursin sauce, so there’s no separate pan of water and hardly any washing-up.
Inspired by the viral baked cheese pasta trend, this version combines uncooked pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes and plant-based Boursin to create a rich, creamy sauce in around 30 minutes. It’s an easy no-boil pasta bake for busy weeknights - basically throw it all in, bake, stir and eat.
❤️ Boursin Pasta Bake at a Glance:
- Ready in around 30 minutes
- One-pan recipe
- No need to boil the pasta first
- Made with just a handful of ingredients
- Creamy tomato and Boursin sauce
- Easy to make vegan with plant-based Boursin
If you love creamy comfort food, this Boursin cheese pasta recipe is worth saving.
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🥘 What Makes This Boursin Pasta Bake Different?
Most Boursin pasta recipes cook the pasta separately, but this version is a true one-pan pasta bake. The dry pasta cooks directly in the baking dish alongside the tomatoes, water and Boursin cheese.
Covering the dish tightly with foil traps the steam inside, while the liquid from the canned cherry tomatoes and added water cooks the pasta until tender. Once baked, everything is stirred together and the Boursin melts into the tomatoes to create the creamy sauce.
It means there’s no separate saucepan to wash, no pasta water to drain and no need to make the sauce on the hob first.
🌱 Ingredients & Notes
The ingredients for this Boursin Pasta Bake are super simple and nothing complicated is required to make this delicious dinner dish.
Here's everything you need:
Olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil lightly greases the casserole dish and adds extra flavor.
Boursin Cheese
The star of the sauce. It melts into the tomatoes and pasta cooking liquid to create a rich, creamy sauce. I use plant-based Boursin for a vegan version, but regular Boursin works too.
Pasta
Short pasta shapes such as fusilli, rigatoni or penne work best because they cook evenly in the baking dish and hold onto plenty of the creamy sauce.
Canned cherry tomatoes
I use the tomatoes and all of their liquid. That extra moisture is essential because the dry pasta cooks directly in the baking dish.
Fresh tomatoes contain less usable liquid for this particular no-boil method, so the recipe may need adjusting if you swap them.
For Serving:
- Fresh focaccia bread - A delicious side to pair with the creamy Boursin pasta for a complete meal!
Full measurements in the recipe card below.
🔪 Equipment:
- Baking dish - Use a 8 x 11 inches (20 cm x 30 cm) dish. This size is ideal for even cooking and holding the pasta, cheese, and liquid without overflowing.
- Oven - Preheat to 390°F (200°C) for optimal baking.
- Wooden spoon or spatula - Essential for mixing the pasta and sauce after baking. A non-metal tool prevents scratching the dish.
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👩🍳 How to Make Boursin Pasta Bake
This pasta dish comes together in just a few simple steps.
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly grease your baking dish.
Step 2: Assemble the Pasta Bake
Place the block of Boursin in the centre of the baking dish and scatter the dry pasta around it.
Pour over the canned cherry tomatoes, including all of their liquid, followed by the water.
Stir the pasta gently around the Boursin and make sure it is mostly covered by liquid. Pasta sitting completely above the liquid may not cook evenly.
Step 3: Cover and Bake
Cover the dish tightly with foil.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pasta is tender. Cooking time can vary slightly depending on the pasta shape and your oven.
Step 4: Stir Into a Creamy Sauce
If the sauce looks a little loose at first, give it a thorough stir and let the pasta sit for 2-3 minutes before serving. It will continue to thicken slightly.
🍽️ How to Serve
Serve the Boursin pasta bake hot, topped with fresh basil and a generous crack of black pepper.
It works perfectly as an easy weeknight dinner on its own, or you can serve it with:
- a simple green salad
- garlic bread or fresh focaccia
- steamed or roasted vegetables
The sauce thickens slightly as the pasta sits, so I like to serve it fairly soon after stirring everything together.
❄️ Storage & Reheating
Let leftover pasta cool, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
The sauce will thicken as it chills because the pasta continues to absorb moisture. When reheating, add a small splash of water or plant-based milk and stir well to loosen the sauce.
Reheat in the microwave or gently in the oven until piping hot throughout.
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💡 Tips for the Best Boursin Pasta Bake
Use a Similar-Sized Baking Dish
A very large dish can make the liquid spread too thinly and evaporate more quickly, while a very small dish can leave the pasta overcrowded.
I use a 13 x 9-inch baking dish for this recipe.
Keep the Pasta Mostly Covered
Before baking, make sure most of the dry pasta is sitting in the liquid.
Any pieces completely sticking out above the sauce may stay firm or dry.
Cover the Dish Tightly
The foil traps steam and helps the pasta cook directly in the baking dish.
If too much steam escapes, the pasta may take longer to soften.
Stir Really Well After Baking
When the dish first comes out of the oven, the Boursin, tomatoes and pasta liquid will still be separate.
Stir everything together thoroughly until the cheese melts into the tomatoes and forms a creamy sauce.
Check the Pasta Before Serving
Different pasta shapes can cook at slightly different speeds.
If the pasta is still too firm, add a small splash of hot water, cover again and return it to the oven for another 5 minutes.
❓ Boursin Pasta - FAQ
Yes - if you’re not vegan, regular Boursin works too.
Yes, fresh cherry tomatoes work well when in season.
No - the uncooked pasta bakes directly in the sauce.
Yes, but it’s creamiest served fresh.
Short pasta shapes such as fusilli, penne or rigatoni work best because they cook evenly and hold onto the creamy sauce.
The pasta may not have been fully submerged, the foil may not have been sealed tightly enough or your pasta shape may simply need a little longer. Add a splash of hot water, cover again and return the dish to the oven for another 5 minutes.
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📖 Recipe Card
Boursin Pasta Bake
Equipment
- 1 Casserole Dish I used a 20 x 30 cm oven dish (8 x 11 inches)
- 1 oven
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1-2 teaspoon olive oil for greasing the baking dish
- 1 block plant-based Boursin cheese
- 1 cup uncooked fusilli pasta (~150 g) or other short-grain pasta
- 1 can cherry tomatoes (15 oz / 425 g)
- salt and black pepper to taste
For serving
- fresh basil or fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly grease the baking dish with olive oil.
- Place the Boursin into the middle of the dish and surround it with the pasta.
- Pour the canned cherry tomatoes on top. Refill the empty can roughly ¾ with fresh water and add it to the baking dish covering the pasta.
- Cover tightly with foil and make sure the pasta is mostly submerged in the liquid. Then bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is soft and partially melted.
- Remove from the oven. Give everything a good stir until the cheese melts into a creamy sauce.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Top with fresh basil or fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serving
Serve with garlic bread, focaccia, or a simple green salad.Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.Reheating
Add a splash of water or plant-based milk when reheating leftovers.Tips
- Use uncooked pasta directly in the oven dish.
- Fresh basil is a great finishing touch.
- Ensure the pasta is mostly covered with liquid before baking.
- Pasta shapes and oven temperatures vary, so check the pasta before serving.
- If the pasta is still firm, add a splash of hot water and bake for another 5 minutes.
- The sauce thickens as it cools.
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Valerie says
A question: How much cheese is a block of Boursin cheese? I'll be making a homemade equivalent, so I need to figure out how much to use.
Thanks!
romylondonuk says
Hey Valerie, the one I used is 130g (roughly 4.5 Oz) hope this helps!
Valerie says
Thanks!
Sophie says
this recipe is amazing! already craving it again - thanks!
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