Boursin Cheese Pasta

Name: Boursin Cheese Pasta With Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 lb pasta shells; 3 cups fresh spinach; red pepper flakes, for garnish

This Boursin Cheese Pasta is a creamy, garlicky one-pan pasta that comes together quickly with minimal ingredients—cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach add brightness to the rich Boursin sauce.

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Total

35 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

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Ingredients

5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 lb pasta shells
3 cups fresh spinach
red pepper flakes, for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Place the wheel of Boursin cheese in the center of an oval baking dish.
3
Arrange the cherry tomatoes around the cheese.
4
Drizzle everything with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
5
Bake for 30 minutes, until the tomatoes have burst and the cheese is soft and melted.
6
While the cheese and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta shells according to package directions. Drain well.
7
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Add the cooked pasta shells and fresh spinach directly to the dish.
8
Stir everything together, crushing the tomatoes and mixing the melted cheese to create a creamy sauce. Continue stirring until the spinach has wilted and everything is well combined.
9
Serve immediately, garnished with red pepper flakes if desired.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Stir the Boursin into the hot pasta off heat so it melts evenly without breaking; add pasta water a splash at a time to reach your preferred sauce consistency.
Toss spinach in at the end while the pasta is still hot so it wilts gently without overcooking and losing color.
Don't skip roasting or sautéing the cherry tomatoes first—it concentrates their sweetness and prevents a watery dish.
Season conservatively at first since Boursin is already seasoned with herbs and salt; adjust pepper and red pepper flakes to taste at the end.

Substitutions

Pasta shells → penne, rigatoni, or farfalle (same cooking time, holds sauce well)
Fresh spinach → frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (use 2 cups)
Cherry tomatoes → halved grape tomatoes or diced Roma tomatoes (taste identical when cooked)
Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs → cream cheese + garlic powder + dried Italian herbs + butter (stir together before adding)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of pasta water or cream to restore creaminess.

Common Questions

Can I use a different cheese instead of Boursin?

Boursin's herb and garlic blend is central to this recipe's flavor. Cream cheese mixed with garlic powder, dried herbs, and softened butter works as a substitute, though the taste will differ.

Do I need to bake this pasta or can I make it stovetop?

While the recipe is designed as a baked dish, you can make it entirely on the stovetop by cooking the pasta, then stirring in the Boursin and other ingredients over low heat until creamy.

Can I prepare this ahead of time?

Assemble the pasta dish in a baking dish without baking, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Bake from cold, adding 5–10 extra minutes to the cooking time.