If there’s one recipe that completely surprised me, it’s this Creamy Boursin & Tomato Pasta. It hit over 10 MILLION views, and honestly? I didn’t understand why, at least not at first. But when I watched it back, it clicked. I realized it’s likely the easiest dish on my page, takes under 20 minutes to make, requires very few ingredients, and to put it simply, it’s absolutely freaking delicious.
If you’re new to cooking, or you’re just in a season where you need recipes that don’t ask much of you, this is that dish. The Boursin melts into the roasted tomatoes, creating a creamy, herby sauce that clings to every piece of pasta. You can keep it meatless, add grilled chicken or shrimp, or toss in some plant-based protein. It’s truly as flexible as you need it to be. I think that’s why it blew up the way it did. And yes, I’m definitely taking the hint to create more ultra-simple recipes like this. Want more Boursin recipes? Try my Boursin and Roasted Veggie Spread and Boursin and Roasted Tomato Dip.
😍 Why You’ll Love Creamy Boursin & Tomato Pasta
Ultra easy: everything bakes in one dish, and the sauce makes itself while the pasta cooks.
Creamy meets vibrant: the herby Boursin melts into the burst cherry tomatoes for the perfect balance of richness and freshness.
Customizable: add chicken, shrimp, chickpeas, or veggies like spinach or roasted peppers. It’s endlessly flexible.
Crowd-pleasing: comforting, quick, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand. Perfect for busy weeknights or easy entertaining.
🍝 Ingredients To Make This Creamy Boursin & Tomato Pasta
Pasta: penne is classic here, but any short pasta (rigatoni, fusilli, macaroni) works great.
Reserved pasta water: just a bit transforms the sauce, helping it cling to the pasta and become silky.
Olive oil: helps the tomatoes blister and brings richness to every bite.
Cherry tomatoes: roast until they burst and become the base of the sauce.
Garlic: melts into the tomatoes as they roast, adding flavour without any extra effort.
Boursin: is the highlight of the dish. One block melts into the warm tomatoes to create the creamiest, herb-packed sauce.
Red pepper flakes: add more or less depending on your spice comfort level.
Dried oregano: adds depth and warmth to the sauce.
Fresh basil: stirred in at the end for brightness and colour.
Parmesan: a finishing touch that ties everything together.
Salt and pepper: essential for seasoning each step and bringing out the tomato flavour.
✔ How To Make This Creamy Boursin & Tomato Pasta
To make this pasta, start by preheating your oven to 425°F. Place the Boursin in the centre of a large baking dish.
Next, add the whole cherry tomatoes around the Boursin. Drizzle them with olive oil, then sprinkle on the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Gently toss the tomatoes so they’re fully coated in the oil and seasonings.
Once everything is prepped, bake the dish for 15–20 minutes, or until the tomatoes begin to burst and can be easily smashed with a fork.
🤝 Sammy’s Tip for Creamy Boursin & Tomato Pasta
- Keep an eye on the tomatoes as some ovens may take a little longer.
While the tomatoes roast, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook your pasta until al dente, making sure to reserve at least ¼ cup of pasta water before draining.
When the tomatoes are soft and jammy, carefully remove the baking dish from the oven. Add the cooked pasta and fresh basil directly into the dish, then gently toss to combine.
Finish by pouring in 2 tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to help the sauce come together. Add a little more if you prefer a looser, silkier sauce.
Top with grated parmesan and enjoy warm.
🗒 Variations
Extra creamy: Use a larger block of Boursin for an even richer, creamier sauce.
Lighter and saucier: Add more cherry tomatoes if you prefer a fresher, less creamy finish.
Protein boost: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas to make it more filling.
Veggie-packed: Stir in spinach, roasted peppers, or sautéed mushrooms for extra colour and texture.
Quick-roast version: Halve the cherry tomatoes before baking to speed up the roasting time and create an even saucier base.
🗒 Substitutions
Boursin flavour: Swap the Garlic & Herb for Chive or Black Pepper — all three work.
Pasta shape: Any short pasta (rigatoni, fusilli, macaroni, penne) will catch the sauce nicely.
Spice level: Use more or less red pepper flakes depending on how much heat you enjoy.
Tomatoes: Grape tomatoes are a perfect substitute and may roast slightly faster.
🍴 Leftovers? Lucky you.
If you have leftovers, store the pasta in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so when reheating, add a splash of water to loosen everything up and bring back that creamy texture. Warm gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
🤔 FAQ’S
What protein works best with this?
Grilled chicken, shrimp, or even Italian sausage are great options. If you want to keep it meatless, add chickpeas or sautéed mushrooms for extra heartiness.
Can I use a different Boursin flavour?
Absolutely. The Garlic & Herb version is classic, but Chive or Black Pepper Boursin are both great swaps that give the sauce a slightly different vibe.
What kind of pasta works best?
Short, sturdy shapes—like penne, rigatoni, fusilli, or macaroni—hold onto the sauce best. Long pasta (like spaghetti) works too, but won’t catch the creamy bits as well.
Is this spicy?
Only slightly. You can adjust the heat by adding more or less red pepper flakes, or skip them completely.
How creamy is this sauce?
This version uses a 150 g block of Boursin, which gives you a perfectly creamy, balanced sauce. If you want it even richer, use a larger Boursin. Prefer it lighter? Add more tomatoes to thin things out naturally.
👩🏻🍳 Hungry For More?
If you loved this Creamy Boursin & Tomato Pasta, then make sure to check out a few of my other favourite dishes you may also love:
- Fresh Tomato Pasta
- Stuffed Pasta Shells
- Caramelized Onion Pasta
- Lemon & Boursin Pasta
- Boursin and Roasted Veggie Spread
- Boursin and Roasted Tomato Dip
💌 Let’s Stay Connected
Keep in touch with me on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Pinterest! If you do make this boursin and tomato pasta recipe (or any recipe of mine) don’t forget to leave a review.
Creamy Boursin & Tomato Pasta
Ingredients
- 250 grams penne, or pasta of choice, similar in size
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 2½ cups cherry tomatoes, whole
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 150 gram boursin
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1-2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese, finely grated, to garnish
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 425 °F.
- Next, to a large baking dish (I use a 9×13) add your Boursin directly into the centre.
- Surround the Boursin with the whole cherry tomatoes then drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.Gently toss the tomatoes so that they are completely coated with the olive oil and seasonings.
- Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the tomatoes start to burst open and you can easily smash them with a fork. Be very careful when poking the tomatoes as they can release some of their juices and its very hot.*some ovens may take slightly longer than 15-20 minutes – just keep an eye on the tomatoes.
- While the tomatoes are roasting, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your pasta until al dente. Be sure to reserve at least 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Once your tomatoes are bursting open and easy to pierce them with a fork, carefully remove from the oven.Smash, half-smash, or leave tomatoes whole based on your desired final texture.
- Add in the cooked pasta and fresh basil and gently toss to combine.
- Begin by adding 2 tablespoons of reserved pasta water and work your way up if you want a thinner sauce.
- Garnish with parmesan cheese and enjoy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. You will be a hit and will make it again and again.
Hi Ann! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am so happy you enjoyed this recipe – and I agree, so easy!
So good!
I baked frozen, breaded chicken tenders alongside the tomato/cheese mixture, then chopped them into pieces and added them to the finished tomato/pasta mixture. Leftover rotisserie chicken would be good also!
I like your simple & quick recipe
Best regards from Jakarta Indonesia
Is this really just 2 servings?
Hi Linda, my recipe calls for 250 grams of pasta (half a box) and usually I say that serves two. Sometimes there is a little extra, but not all the time!
Thanks, you were right. Other versions say it serves 4 – 6 which was what I was planning for. I doubled up after reading your recipe- thank goodness. It was fantastic and our company was impressed.
I am so happy they enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing Linda!
Ugh I just made this and I’m already craving to make and eat it again! Great to throw together after a long day instead of spending hours in the kitchen!
Hi LexiAnn! I am so glad you liked it! I know right, such an easy and delicious one right! I agree, perfect after a long day!
I’ve made this recipe three times since I first saw it on you 20 meals in 20 minutes or less dinner series and I absolutely love it! It’s so delicious and easy and the leftovers are amazing too!
Hiii Shannon! Thank you for sharing this with me! So happy you loved the pasta. Thanks for trying my recipe 🙂
Hi! By one Boursin – do you know what size the pack is?
Hi! This container that I use is 150 grams. I know you can also buy a bigger one and if that was in the store I would opt for the bigger one instead. Hope this helps.
Another 5 star recipe.
Another as good as a high end restaurant pasta dish!
This is one of my husband’s and my favorite dinners. It’s so quick and easy, and it comes out delicious every time. I’ve made it so many times that I’ve started experimenting with adding other ingredients, like sliced mushrooms or different pasta. It never disappoints!
Delicious. Can you actually freeze this? Anyone tried freezing it?
I don’t recommend freezing this one. I find the cheese becomes gritty and overall just doesn’t freeze well.
Easy to make dinner. Great way to use some tomatoes. I will make it again
Delicious I made it tonight
Hi Paula – this is awesome! Happy you enjoyed it! xo- Sammy
That!!! Ohh that!
So easy and fast to do and also appreciated by everybody!
Sorry for my poor english…
Toujours avoir du boursin sous la main. Même au congélateur, il demeure délicieux pour des recettes.
Du basilic, de l’ail, des tomates et du boursin dans la maison et vous n’êtes jamais prise au dépourvu.
Merci!
Ohhhhhh sooooo delicious.
I added Basil and didn’t follow the recommended amount of red flakes. Will foolow the recipe next time. It was still an easy and beautiful end result.
Amazing and super easy to throw together on a night you either don’t have time or energy to do more. The only comment is that it doesn’t say when to add the oregano or crushed red pepper so I wing it and throw it in when it goes in the oven.
I was also wondering about this!
I always double this recipe, my husband loves having the leftovers for several nights.
Air fried some chicken thighs to go with this and it’s become one of my favorite meals! This pasta is perfect!
I love this recipe. Sometimes if we need a little extra or there’s more people we add cooked chicken to it and make garlic bread or baguette.
One of the best dishes and it’s so easy!!
Really good and easy to make. Shared recipe with a few colleagues too. Yummmmmmm
The recipe is delicious! I add some shallots, basil pesto and top it with lemon when it’s done.
I’m very late to this party. I made this for dinner last night and it was truly amazing. I could not understand all they hype about this recipe and now I understand. Truly outstanding, yet so simple. I used the Shallot and Chive flavor cheese. I also added some Italian sausage, used Penne pasta and otherwise followed your recipe exactly. Can’t wait to try it with other Boursin varieties.
Soooo delicious! I love this as a side to just about anything.
Absolutely delicious. The only change I made was add some fresh spinach. Oh and I used radiatori pasta because that’s what I had. Will definitely make again. It was so easy. Thank you for this wonderful recipe. 😋
Love this dish. The Boursin Garlic and Herb is the perfect addition of creaminess. The second time I made it, I added left over chicken and steamed broccoli. And I used small egg noodles because that was in the pantry. A delicious, quick and complete meal!
This worked exactly as written, thanks! The recipes I have made by you are really yummy! My husband and I really enjoy them!
Can Philly creamcheese be substituted for Boursin? I have Chive and Onion flavor I’d like 5o use.
Can I freeze this?
So delicious! So easy!
I made a half batch, but wish I’d had more for seconds.
Seems adaptable, too – like, I chopped up zucchini and cooked it with the tomatoes, but will try spinach and other things next time.
My pasta of choice was spinach and cheese ravioli, which made it even more satisfying.
Delicious! I added chicken because my husband is a carnivore. Loved this and good leftovers! Yhanks
Sammy is my go to for recipes. Her ingredients are usually shared among her different meal ideas. Rest assured they are picky eater friendly. My nine year old hasn’t yet said no thanks or yuck to a meal and I love that Sammy is from my home town and knows how to create meals with love , ease and taste amazing. Wish she has a hard copy cook book.
I added shrimp! Very good!!
My family loved this! Even my 2 year old!
Hello Taylor, I am so happy that your family loved this recipe. This is also one of my family favourites.
– Sammy