Packed with flavor, Boursin and Tomato Pasta is tender tortellini coated in a creamy roasted tomato sauce made with tangy cheese, fine herbs, caramelized garlic, and fragrant basil. Quick and easy it makes for the perfect weeknight meal.
In fact, this viral TikTok pasta recipe is sure to become a family favorite. And don’t worry, this silky and creamy tomato based Boursin sauce is so easy to pull together. No professional chef skills required!
All you need is a few fresh ingredients and in under 35 minutes you have a delicious, warm and comforting meal everyone is sure to love. If looking for other savory pasta recipes, you have got to try this easy Baked Ziti, one pot Lasagna Soup, cozy Beef Stroganoff, or simple Lasagna made with cottage cheese.
🥫 Ingredients
With simple, fresh ingredients Boursin and Tomato Pasta is a dish full of flavors everyone will not only recognize but also love making it a winning recipe in any kitchen.
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Basil
- Salt and Pepper
- Onion Powder
- Minced Garlic
- Boursin Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Cheese Tortellini
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🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions
Firstly, to make your Boursin and Tomato Pasta we need to pre-heat the oven to 400° F. Then begin by adding your whole tomatoes and chopped fresh basil to a 8x8 inch casserole dish.
Afterwards sprinkle the tomatoes and basil with salt, pepper, onion powder and minced garlic . In the center of the casserole dish place the unwrapped Boursin Cheese puck on top.
Any flavor of Boursin cheese will work for this but we suggest using the Garlic and Fine herb blend. We really enjoy the slight addition of chives and parsley it brings to our Boursin and Tomato Pasta.
After adding, drizzle the entire dish with olive oil and place it in the oven to bake, uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
Then in the last 8-10 minutes of roasting time for the tomatoes and cheese go ahead and cook your tortellini pasta according to the package directions on a stovetop.
When the tortellini is cooked drain off the excess water using a strainer and set the cooked pasta aside.
Then remove the casserole dish from the oven and using a wire masher or fork begin to break up and mash the tomatoes and Boursin Cheese together, making a sort of creamy sauce.
Once the sauce is prepared then add the cooked tortellini pasta to the casserole dish and give everything a good stir. Lastly, top your Boursin and Tomato Pasta with fresh parmesan if desired. Serve while hot and enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Make it Your Own
One thing we love about pasta dishes is that they really are hard to get wrong. Just about everything pairs well with or in pasta. Which means Boursin and Tomato Pasta is easy to adapt and make your own.
Here are just a few suggestions of how to make this dish more to your liking:
- Veggies - Add sliced onion, artichoke, mushroom, or zucchini to your casserole dish before baking. Or after roasting your tomatoes and cheese try adding a handful of fresh spinach just before adding your cooked tortellini.
- Protein - Consider taking your pasta dish up a notch by adding in a favorite protein like cooked sausage, chicken or shrimp.
- Pasta - Try using a different flavor of tortellini, there are many wonderful options to choose from. Or swap out the tortellini all together for any other kind of favorite pasta you prefer.
🍽 Storing
Another great plus of Boursin and Tomato Pasta is that it makes for delicious leftovers. All you need to do is store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and they will stay good for 2-3 days.
Then when ready to reheat your pasta just pop it in the microwave to warm it back up. Be prepared though for the pasta to absorb some of the liquid or sauce when reheating.
If your leftover pasta isn't real saucy and you are worried about dry pasta, be sure to add a little water to the dish before reheating. About a half of a tablespoon will do. Then cover with a damp paper towel to keep any steam in. This will help add a little extra moisture and allow for a nice and saucy reheated Boursin and Tomato pasta.
📋 FAQ's
Do you boil tortellini?
Most recipes that call for tortellini do require you to boil the fresh pasta separately before adding it to the dish. This is because tortellini or ravioli have short cook times. If cooked with the sauce or dish there is a good chance your pasta will become overcooked and mushy.
How do you reheat pasta without drying it out?
We all know that pasta likes to absorb liquid when it is heated. If your Boursin and Tomato pasta isn't real saucy and you are worried about it drying out even more when reheated have no fear! These two quick tricks will keep your pasta nice and saucy.
All you need for delicious reheated pasta is to be sure you add a little water to the dish before reheating. Sprinkle about half a tablespoon of water over a single serving of pasta.
Then cover the dish with a damp paper towel to keep any steam in while heating. Doing this will ensure you are able to enjoy nice and saucy pasta every time.
Boursin and Tomato Tortellini
Easy-to-make and packed with flavor, tender tortellini coated in a creamy sauce made from roasted tomatoes, tangy cheese, caramelized garlic and fragrant basil is a mealtime favorite.
Ingredients
- 24 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 5.2 ounces Garlic and Fine Herbs Boursin Cheese
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 400° F.
- Add whole tomatoes and chopped fresh basil to a 8x8 inch casserole dish.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, onion powder and minced garlic over the dish.
- Place unwrapped Boursin Cheese on top of tomatoes and basil.
- Drizzle entire dish with olive oil and place in the oven to bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes.
- In the last 8-10 minutes of bake time begin cooking the tortellini pasta according to the package directions. Drain off excess water and set cooked pasta aside.
- Remove casserole dish from the oven. Use a wire masher to break up and mash tomatoes and Boursin Cheese to create a sort of sauce.
- Add cooked tortellini pasta to the casserole dish and give everything a good stir.
- Top with fresh parmesan if desired and serve while hot.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 323Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 583mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 13g
Nutritional information provided is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products used and any changes made to the recipe. If these calculations are important to you, I recommend calculating them for yourself.