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May 13, 2025

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This Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta with Tomatoes is a decadent and satisfying dish that’s bursting with flavor. Cherry tomatoes are gently blistered in a butter and olive oil base, then smashed to release their sweet juices. Garlic, heavy cream, and a generous portion of Boursin cheese are folded in to create a luxuriously creamy sauce. Seasoned with garlic, onion powder, and paprika, and finished with Parmesan and fresh basil, every bite is creamy, tangy, and herby. Perfect for a weeknight dinner with a gourmet feel, this pasta is as easy as it is indulgent.

Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta with Tomatoes
Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta with Tomatoes
Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta with Tomatoes
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Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta with Tomatoes

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These Carbs Don't Count
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Ingredients

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Milk and 6 other allergens identified

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Instructions

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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
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In a pan over medium heat, add butter and olive oil. Once melted, add cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
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Cook until tomatoes soften and blister, then gently smash them with a spoon to release juices.
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Add minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and more salt and pepper to taste.
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Add Boursin cheese and stir until fully melted and sauce is smooth.
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Add cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and a splash of reserved pasta water.
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Toss everything together until well coated. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
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Serve topped with more Parmesan and fresh basil.
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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Pasta Water Gold 💧
    Always reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining, as it's crucial for creating a silky, emulsified sauce that perfectly coats the radiatori pasta.
  • Boursin Melting Technique 🧀
    Remove the Boursin cheese from the refrigerator 15-20 minutes before cooking to ensure it melts more smoothly and evenly into the cream sauce.
  • Tomato Blistering Mastery 🍅
    Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for the most even and intense blistering of cherry tomatoes, which concentrates their natural sweetness.
  • Seasoning Layer Strategy 🧂
    Build flavor complexity by seasoning at multiple stages: salt the pasta water, season the tomatoes while blistering, and adjust the final sauce with garlic and onion powders.
  • Fresh Basil Preservation 🌿
    Tear basil leaves instead of chopping to prevent bruising, and add them at the very end to maintain their vibrant color and fresh, aromatic quality.

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