Super creamy and easy Baked Boursin Pasta - just like you know it from TikTok, but even easier! Made in a single oven dish for the ultimate convenient midweek meal, and this recipe doesn't require you to precook your pasta.
This recipe is:
- easy to make
- super low effort, quick, creamy and delicious
- convenient as you don't need to pre-cook your pasta with this recipe!
- 100% vegan
- made with vegan boursin cheese
- baked in the oven & easily made in one pot
- veganised & inspired by the famous Boursin pasta TikTok recipe
We probably all remember when this simple Boursin recipe went viral on Tiktok in 2021! And rightly so - it's an amazing idea to make Baked Boursin Pasta simply with tomatoes, a block of Boursin cheese, and pasta.
I don't know who exactly was the original creator of this Tiktok-famous pasta, but I definitely bow to their genius idea! This recipe here is my own take on the creamy Boursin pasta - but a plant-based version using convenient tinned cherry tomatoes for this delicious next-level tomato pasta and with less washing up to do after, which is always a big plus, if you ask me!
If you love to try more TikTok recipes, definitely try the BEST Mini Pancakes - aka pancake cereal - or this amazing TikTok hack for making the tastiest Cinnamon Rolls! So easy and fun!
Why this recipe works
There are a few things I truly love about this recipe - and I'm sure you will too:
- it's so handy and easy to make in one single oven dish, resulting in minimal washing up after!
- all you need is a baking dish and your oven, so little manual work involved!
- this recipe uses tinned cherry tomatoes and cooks the dry pasta in the baking, given the pasta the ultra creamy and delicious flavor it deserves.
- it's super creamy and full of flavor from the Boursin cheese and roasted tomatoes, simply dreamy and definitely a dinner delight.
- it makes the kitchen and the entire house taste fantastic!
Ingredients & Notes
The ingredients for this recipe are super simple and nothing complicated is required to make this delicious dinner dish.
- Olive oil - a little olive oil to grease the oven dish
- Boursin Cheese - For this recipe I've used the plant-based Boursin version available in the UK. Feel free to use whichever alternative you have to hand.
- Pasta - I like to use short-grain pasta for this recipe as it cooked evenly and really takes on the sauce so well!
- Tinned cherry tomatoes - Tinned cherry tomatoes are simply perfect for this recipe, and so convenient.
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Equipment:
- Oven dish - I used a 20 cm x 30 cm oval dish for this recipe (8 x 11 inches).
- Oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula - to stir after baking
How to make Boursin Pasta (Step-by-Step)
This recipe is delicious and super simple to make as you will see from the steps below!
Step 1 - Preparation
Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Lightly grease your oven dish with olive oil.
Step 2 - Assemble ingredients
Empty the Boursin Cheese into the center of your oven dish.
Place the dry pasta around the cheese and pour the tin of cherry tomatoes over the top.
Refill the empty tin with clear water about ¾ all the way up and pour the water into the oven dish. It should just about cover the pasta in the dish.
Step 3 - Bake
Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tomatoes on top look wonderfully roasted and the pasta has soaked up the majority of liquid.
Serving
Carefully remove the dish from the oven and use a wooden spoon or spatula to stir the pasta and sauce until evenly distributed.
Season to taste with salt and pepper (if needed) and serve immediately. This is delicious on its own and with a side of freshly baked focaccia bread.
Frequently Asked Questions - Boursin Pasta
I've used Boursin Plantbased for this recipe, but you can use any Boursin soft cheese with this recipe. You can also try other brands of soft cheese, but I have to admit that I've not tested the recipe with another brand. I would guess, that as long as it melts under heat, it should work out!
You can, but I find that the tinned cherry tomatoes give a wonderful roasted flavor and more interesting texture to the dish. If you can't find tinned ones or are simply out of stock, then definitely try this dish with tinned chopped tomatoes instead, it'll be delicious too!
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Baked Boursin Pasta
Equipment
- 1 oven dish
- 1 oven
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1-2 teaspoon olive oil for greasing
- 1 block Boursin Cheese plant-based
- 1 cup Fusilli pasta (150 g)
- 1 14-oz tin cherry tomaotes (400 g)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly grease the oven dish with olive oil.
- Place the Boursin into the middle of the dish and surround it with the pasta.
- Pour the tinned cherry tomatoes on top. Refill the empty tin roughly ¾ with fresh water and add it to the oven dish covering the pasta.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is soft and partially melted. Remove from the oven and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula to combine.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
- No Pre-cooking Needed: You don't have to cook the pasta before adding it to the dish, which makes the whole process easier.
- Serving: Once it's out of the oven, give it a good stir and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve it right away, maybe with some freshly baked focaccia bread.
- Use the Right Cheese: Opt for plant-based Boursin cheese or any soft cheese of your choice. Ensure it melts well under heat.
- Tinned Cherry Tomatoes for Flavor: While you can use tinned chopped tomatoes, tinned cherry tomatoes are recommended for a richer flavor and interesting texture.
- Bake Until Roasted: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top tomatoes look wonderfully roasted, and the pasta has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Stir Before Serving: After baking, carefully stir the pasta and sauce using a wooden spoon or spatula. This ensures an even distribution of flavors.
- Enjoy Freshness: The dish is at its best when served fresh, so aim to serve it hot out of the oven for the ultimate creamy and flavorful experience.
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Valerie
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
Hey Valerie, the one I used is 130g (roughly 4.5 Oz) hope this helps!
Valerie
Thanks!
Sophie
this recipe is amazing! already craving it again - thanks!
Sunny White
I usually don't leave a comment unless I've tried a recipe, but I just got your email and I am so excited to make this as soon as I find the ingredients. Can't wait to try so many of your listed recipes. I just wanted to say getting your email made my day.
romylondonuk
HI Sunny, thank you so much for your lovely message - that makes me so happy to hear! Hope you'll enjoy all of the recipes 🙂