Creamy Shrimp and Tomato Pasta

Name: Creamy Shrimp and Tomato Pasta with Boursin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1 lb farfalle pasta; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1.5 cups tomato puree; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

This creamy shrimp and tomato pasta combines tender farfalle, plump shrimp, and a silky sauce made with Boursin cheese and fresh tomatoes, ready in under 30 minutes for a restaurant-quality weeknight dinner.

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

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Ingredients

1 lb farfalle pasta
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1.5 cups tomato puree
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
1/2 cup reserved pasta water
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for servingoptional
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Before draining, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
2
While pasta is cooking, season shrimp with salt and pepper.
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 1-2 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
4
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
5
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
6
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and season with black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to soften and break down.
7
Use a masher or the back of a spoon to gently crush the tomatoes to release their juices.
8
Stir in the tomato puree and fresh basil.
9
Add the entire block of Boursin cheese to the center of the sauce.
10
Pour in the reserved pasta water and stir continuously until the cheese melts and a creamy sauce forms.
11
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the sauce.
12
Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet.
13
Toss everything together until the pasta and shrimp are fully coated in the creamy sauce.
14
Top with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Don't overcook the shrimp — remove it from heat the moment it turns opaque to keep it tender; residual heat will finish cooking it.
Stir the Boursin cheese off-heat after combining with tomatoes to prevent the dairy from breaking and curdling.
Use reserved pasta water gradually to reach your desired sauce consistency; the starch helps cling the sauce to farfalle's ridges.
Add fresh basil in the final minute off-heat to preserve its delicate flavor and bright color.

Substitutions

Farfalle → penne or linguine (holds sauce equally well)
Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs → cream cheese + 1 tsp Italian seasoning (slightly less savory)
Cherry tomatoes → diced canned San Marzano tomatoes (use 2 cups; reduce tomato puree to 1 cup)
Fresh basil → fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried oregano (less aromatic but still balanced)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of pasta water or cream to restore sauce consistency.