Boursin Tomato Pasta

This Boursin Tomato Pasta is a creamy, roasted tomato pasta made with a full wheel of Boursin Garlic & Herb cheese, blistered cherry tomatoes, and topped with crispy garlic breadcrumbs. It is easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough to share.

Course Main Course, Side

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings Servings

Calories 484kcal

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish
large pot
Colander
small skillet
wooden spoon or spatula
Measuring spoons
Fork or spoon
Serving bowls

Ingredients

2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
4 whole garlic cloves peeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 wheel Boursin Garlic & Herb cheese about 150g
10-12 ounces spaghetti or pasta of choice or pasta of choice
½ cup reserved pasta water

For the Crispy Garlic Breadcrumbs

½ cup panko or fine breadcrumbs or fine breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove thinly sliced or minced
Pinch salt
Fresh parsley optional garnish

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Add the cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves to a baking dish. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with smoked paprika, maple syrup, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat.
Place the wheel of Garlic & Herb Boursin cheese in the center of the baking dish.
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are blistered and bursting and the garlic is soft and golden.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions.
Before draining, reserve ½ cup of the pasta water. Drain the pasta and set aside.
To make the crispy garlic breadcrumbs, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced or minced garlic and breadcrumbs.
Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and fragrant. Season with a pinch of salt and remove from the heat.
Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using a fork or spoon, mash the softened garlic cloves and burst the tomatoes into the melted Boursin cheese to create a creamy, rustic sauce.
Add the cooked pasta directly to the baking dish. Pour in a splash of the reserved pasta water and toss until the pasta is evenly coated. Add more pasta water as needed to create a silky sauce.
Divide the pasta among serving bowls and top generously with the crispy garlic breadcrumbs.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, if desired, and serve immediately.

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