Just wait till you try this twist on that pasta recipe everyone's been talking about. Instead of feta, we're using Boursin – that lovely herby cheese that makes everything taste better. It's dead simple to make and tastes like something from a fancy restaurant, though you're just popping things in the oven.
What makes this recipe special is how the Boursin melts into the sweetened cherry tomatoes when they burst in the heat. The herbs in the cheese do all the seasoning work for you, so there's no fussing about with lots of ingredients.
I've made this dozens of times now, and it never fails to please. Even my grandson who claims he doesn't like tomatoes cleans his plate when I serve this. The trick is to let those tomatoes really roast until they're properly soft and jammy – that's when the magic happens.
Perfect for when you want something that looks and tastes special, but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. Just pop it in the oven, cook your pasta, and dinner's sorted. No fancy techniques needed – if you can boil water and turn on an oven, you can make this dish.
Recipe
Boursin TikTok pasta has taken social media by storm, combining the richness of Boursin cheese with the simplicity of cherry tomatoes and pasta. This viral sensation creates a creamy, flavorful sauce that coats every strand of pasta with herbs and garlic from the cheese, while the roasted tomatoes add a sweet and tangy element to the dish. Many have found that this dish isn't only easy to prepare but also an excellent option for gatherings, much like the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wonton Cups that offer a mix of flavors.
Originally inspired by the famous baked feta pasta trend, this variation uses Boursin cheese instead, offering a more herbaceous and complex flavor profile. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity – the oven does most of the work while the cheese and tomatoes transform into a luxurious sauce.
Ingredients:
- 1 package Boursin garlic and herbs cheese
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 pound pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup pasta cooking water
- Fresh basil leaves
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Place cherry tomatoes and garlic in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Create a well in the center and place the Boursin cheese block. Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes burst and cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, reserving some pasta water. Once the tomatoes and cheese are done, mash them together to create a sauce, add the cooked pasta and pasta water as needed, then toss until well combined. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
For best results, don't skimp on the olive oil as it helps create a silky sauce. The pasta water is vital for achieving the right consistency – add it gradually while stirring to reach your desired thickness. If the sauce becomes too thick, simply add more pasta water. The dish is best served immediately while the sauce is hot and creamy, though leftovers can be reheated with a splash of water or cream.
This creamy pasta sensation took TikTok by storm in 2021, becoming one of the platform's most replicated recipes. The dish combines the rich, garlicky flavors of Boursin cheese with cherry tomatoes that burst during roasting, creating an effortless sauce that coats every strand of pasta.
While the original viral version featured feta cheese, this adaptation using Boursin brings an extra layer of herbs and garlic to the mix, making it potentially more flavorful than its predecessor.
Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe requires minimal hands-on time and transforms just a handful of ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal.
Conclusion
Let me tell you about this Boursin pasta – it's a real keeper, and couldn't be simpler. After making it dozens of times in my kitchen, I can tell you the magic happens when those tomatoes get all wrinkly and sweet in a hot oven at 400°F. The Boursin cheese (you know, that herb and garlic one in the white package) just melts right in, making the most wonderful sauce that clings to every bit of pasta.
What I love about this recipe is that you don't need to fuss around with complicated techniques or a shopping list as long as your arm. Pop those tomatoes in the oven, let them do their thing, mix in the cheese, and there you have it – a proper homemade dinner that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. My old cooking teacher would've called this "honest cooking" – just good ingredients treated right.
Mind you, I never thought a recipe from TikTok would end up in my regular rotation, but this one's proved itself time and time again. Sometimes the simplest things really are the best, wouldn't you say?