Creamy Boursin & Tomato Pasta
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.
Servings: 2 people
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 9x13) 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
Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 118mg | Potassium: 648mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 979IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg
