This creamy Boursin pasta only requires a handful of ingredients but it creates a decadent pasta dish that tastes incredible. Roasted tomatoes, red onion, and tender pasta are coated in a tangy, creamy sauce.

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After creating my own baked Greek pasta recipe based on the viral TikTok feta pasta recipe, I started dreaming about other delicious pasta ideas. I love the simplicity of adding veggies, cheese, and pasta to a pan and creating an incredible main dish in minutes. If it works with feta… why stop there? I decided to try this with Boursin cheese and I was thrilled with the results! If you love creamy pasta but you want something healthier, try my cottage cheese pasta sauce!

What is Boursin Cheese?

Boursin cheese is technically a Gournay cheese, mixed with herbs and spices. Boursin is the brand that popularized this creamy, crumbly cheese made from cow’s milk. So Boursin isn’t really a type of cheese, rather, it’s a brand that makes a variety of Gournay cheeses. But since most people refer to it as Boursin, I called this recipe Boursin pasta!

Baked pasta ingredients

What’s the Best Boursin Cheese for this Recipe?

I recommend using the garlic and herb Boursin, which has the perfect flavor profile for this creamy baked pasta dish. They recently created a dairy-free version of this popular cheese, so if you want to make it without dairy, look for this cheese! I’ve seen it at Trader Joe’s and it’s pretty affordable.

Boursin Pasta

What’s the Best Type of Pasta for this Recipe?

I like to use short, tubular pasta such as ziti, penne, or cavatappi. You can use any pasta you have on hand, but the shorter pasta shapes are easier to mix with the cheese and tomatoes. You can use gluten-free pasta or chickpea pasta if you prefer. I used Banza‘s rotini noodles in this recipe!

How to Make Boursin Pasta

Place the cheese in the center of a casserole dish. Add cherry tomatoes, red onion, olive oil, and a sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
Bake for 35 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
boursin pasta
Stir the pasta and Parmesan cheese into the vegetable mixture.

Variations and Substitutions

  • You can use feta or cream cheese in place of the Boursin cheese. Adjust the seasonings to taste, based on your swaps.
  • You can use gluten free pasta if you want to keep this recipe celiac friendly.
  • Feel free to add a handful of spinach if you want to boost the veggies!

What to Serve with Boursin Pasta

If you’re not sure what to serve with this pasta dish, I have a whole list of the best side dishes to serve with pasta. But here are a few of my favorites:

How to Store Leftovers

If you have leftovers, store them in the fridge for up to 2 days. This pasta is best served right away, as it does have a tendency to dry out after it sits. If you’re reheating leftovers, drizzle a little olive oil on top and reheat in the microwave. Stir to incorporate. You may even want to add a little extra cheese. If you have leftover Boursin in your fridge, try this Crispy Baked Boursin recipe!

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Boursin Pasta

Boursin Pasta Recipe

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  • Author: Liz Thomson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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Description

This creamy Boursin pasta only required a handful of ingredients but it creates a decadent pasta dish that tastes incredible. Roasted tomatoes, red onion, and tender pasta are coated in a tangy, creamy sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 5 oz Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese
  • 3 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 8 oz pasta (I use rotnini chickpea pasta)
  • 1 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Remove the Boursin cheese from the wrapper and place the cheese in the center of a medium sized casserole dish.
  3. Add the cherry tomatoes and red onion, then sprinkle with spices and drizzle with olive oil.
  4. Bake for 35 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
  5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions.

  6. Stir the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese into the vegetable mixture and continue to mix until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with cheese.

Looking for more baked pasta recipes? Be sure to try my Baked Greek Pasta Recipe!

greek feta pasta bake

If you’re short on time, my no boil baked ziti recipe only takes about 5 minutes of prep before it’s in the oven! What’s your favorite kind of pasta?

This post was originally published in July 2021. Updated January 2025.