4-Ingredient Boursin Pasta

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4-Ingredient Boursin Pasta

Active Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 pt. cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 tsp. ground black pepper, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more for pasta water
2 (5.3-oz.) pkg. garlic and herb spreadable cheese (such as Boursin)
1 lb. rigatoni pasta
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Basil leaves, for garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425°F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high.

Place cherry tomatoes in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish; drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and sprinkle with pepper and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Toss to coat. Push tomatoes to the outer edges of the dish and place garlic and herb cheese in the center of the dish. Drizzle cheese with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.

Meanwhile, add pasta to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the pasta cooking water.

Remove baking dish from oven and add 1/4 cup of the pasta water; stir until creamy. Add pasta and stir until well coated. Stir in Parmesan, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and up to 1/2 cup more pasta water, 2 tablespoons at a time, to reach desired consistency. Garnish with basil and black pepper and serve immediately.

Notes:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is Boursin cheese good in pasta?

Absolutely! Boursin melts in the oven, creating a rich and creamy sauce for this pasta in minutes.

Can I use other types of Boursin cheese?

Feel free to use any flavor of Boursin cheese you prefer, including black pepper, basil & chive, rosemary & black garlic, and other flavors as desired.

What does Boursin cheese taste like?

Boursin is a rich, creamy cheese with garlic & herb (or other) flavors included.

Recipe courtesy of Southern Living.com