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Creamy Boursin Cheese Pasta Recipe with Juicy Cherry Tomatoes

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A quick and easy creamy pasta dish featuring herbed Boursin cheese and juicy cherry tomatoes, perfect for comforting weeknight dinners or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces (225g) pasta (linguine or fettuccine recommended)
  • 7 ounces (200g) Boursin cheese, garlic and herb flavor
  • 2 cups (300g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) pasta cooking water
  • Fresh basil leaves, torn
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes
  • Optional: grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225g) of pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 9-11 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. While the pasta cooks, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cloves minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Add 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes until tomatoes soften and start to burst, releasing their juices.
  4. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup (60ml) of the pasta cooking water.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes. Stir in 7 ounces (200g) of Boursin cheese, breaking it up gently with your spoon. Pour in the reserved pasta water a little at a time, stirring until the sauce coats the pasta evenly and looks creamy.
  6. Season the pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. If desired, sprinkle in red pepper flakes.
  7. Finish with torn fresh basil leaves. Toss everything together and remove from heat.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Add cheese off the heat and stir gently to avoid grainy sauce. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce as needed. Cook tomatoes low and slow to bring out sweetness. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat with a splash of water or milk.

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Keywords: Boursin cheese pasta, creamy pasta, cherry tomatoes, easy pasta recipe, quick dinner, comfort food, vegetarian pasta

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