Description
Mediterranean magic unfolds with Boursin Cheese Baked TikTok Pasta, inviting hungry souls into a world of creamy, herbed comfort. Rustic simplicity meets viral sensation, promising pure culinary bliss that will leave you craving another delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 box (5.2 ounces / 147 grams) Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
- 2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Seasonings and Oils:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Additional:
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to a scorching 400°F (200°C), ensuring the kitchen is ready for a culinary adventure.
- Arrange vibrant cherry tomatoes in a 9×13-inch baking dish, generously drizzling with olive oil and showering with minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and a sprinkle of fiery red pepper flakes.
- Thoroughly coat the tomatoes by gently tossing them, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and aromas.
- Strategically position the creamy Boursin cheese block right in the center of the seasoned tomato landscape.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven, allowing the ingredients to transform and meld together for approximately 30-35 minutes.
- As the cheese begins to melt and the tomatoes start to blister and burst, remove the dish from the oven.
- Vigorously stir and crush the roasted tomatoes, creating a luscious sauce that envelops the soft, melted Boursin.
- Serve immediately, pairing with freshly cooked pasta and garnishing with chopped fresh basil for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Invite diners to mix the creamy cheese and roasted tomato sauce directly into the pasta, creating a mesmerizing and delectable meal.
Notes
- Swap block Boursin for spreadable version to ensure creamy, even melting throughout the pasta.
- Use fresh cherry tomatoes at peak ripeness for maximum flavor and natural sweetness to complement the cheese.
- Experiment with different herb-flavored Boursin varieties like garlic and herb or basil to customize the dish’s taste profile.
- Choose gluten-free pasta options like chickpea or rice pasta to make the recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg