Creamy Boursin Pasta with Garlic and Herbs

Get this Boursin Cheese Pasta on the table in under an hour. This TikTok-viral recipe uses just eight simple ingredients and delivers big, comforting flavor.

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Pasta Recipe

• Dinner in under an hour. Minimal prep, a short bake, then stir in the pasta — simple and fast.
• Famously flavorful. The viral TikTok version proved how well Boursin, roasted tomatoes, and herbs pair together for an easy, crowd-pleasing sauce.
• Veggie-forward. Grape tomatoes, spinach, and fresh basil add brightness and balance to the creamy cheese sauce.

🍝 Ingredients

• 2 packs (10.4 oz total) Boursin Garlic & Herb cheese — this flavor works best, but you can adapt if needed.
• 20 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes — wash and dry them thoroughly so they blister well in the oven.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil — or another neutral oil such as avocado or vegetable.
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 cups fresh spinach — the warm sauce will gently wilt the leaves; a slight bite is nice.
• 12 oz penne pasta — penne soaks up the sauce nicely, but any pasta shape works.
• ½ cup fresh basil — optional but recommended for freshness and aroma.

Additions & Substitutions

• Feta can replace Boursin; add garlic and herbs if using plain feta. The texture and creaminess will differ.
• Cream cheese is an acceptable substitute—use flavored varieties or season with garlic and herbs.
• Add 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for heat.
• Add protein like shredded rotisserie chicken or about a pound of sauteed shrimp.
• Finish with grated Parmesan at serving time.
• If you love garlic, roast 3–4 minced cloves with the tomatoes for a stronger garlic flavor.

🧑‍🍳 How to Make TikTok Boursin Cheese Pasta

1. Bake the sauce.
   • Place the two packs of Boursin in the center of a large baking dish and arrange the washed, dried tomatoes around the cheese.
   • Drizzle the tomatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper.
   • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and sizzling.
2. Stir to combine.
   • Remove from the oven and gently stir the hot tomatoes and softened Boursin together until a creamy sauce forms.
3. Finish the dish.
   • Toss in 12 oz cooked pasta, 2 cups fresh spinach, and ½ cup chopped basil. Stir until the pasta is coated and the spinach and basil are slightly wilted.

🎥 How-To Video

❄️ Leftovers & Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Enjoy within 3–4 days for best quality.

To reheat: Warm single servings in the microwave for about one minute, stir, and heat an additional 30 seconds if needed.

To freeze: Freeze the sauce (without pasta) in a freezer bag for up to four months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and heat before tossing with freshly cooked pasta.

💡 Helpful Tips & Tricks

• Reserve about a cup of pasta cooking water before draining. Add a splash to loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick.
• Pairings: Serve with a light green salad or garlic bread for a simple, satisfying meal.

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