Easy Oven Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta
Looking for a creamy, comforting dinner that requires almost no effort? This Easy Oven-Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta is the perfect one-pan meal for busy weeknights. Dry fusilli pasta bakes directly in flavorful broth with a creamy round of Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese, creating a rich, velvety sauce without boiling the pasta first. With only 5 simple ingredients, this family-friendly recipe is quick to prepare, budget-friendly, and packed with delicious herb and garlic flavor.
Whether you’re feeding your family or looking for an easy comfort food dinner, this baked Boursin pasta is guaranteed to become a favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Boursin Pasta Recipe
- Only 5 pantry-friendly ingredients
- No need to boil the pasta first
- One baking dish means easy cleanup
- Rich, creamy garlic herb sauce
- Ready in about 40 minutes
- Perfect for busy weeknight dinners
- Easily customized with vegetables or protein
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 8 ounces dry fusilli pasta
- 1 (5.2-ounce) round Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread the dry fusilli evenly in an 8×8-inch ceramic baking dish.
- Place the Boursin cheese in the center of the pasta.
- Drizzle olive oil over the pasta and cheese, then sprinkle with salt.
- Carefully pour the broth around the pasta without pouring directly onto the cheese.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and stir gently, mixing the softened Boursin into the broth to begin forming a creamy sauce.
- Return the dish to the oven uncovered and bake another 10–15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the pasta is tender and the sauce is creamy.
- Stir thoroughly until the cheese is completely melted and coats every piece of pasta.
- Let the pasta rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Health & Recipe Benefits
- Provides satisfying carbohydrates for energy.
- Boursin cheese creates a rich sauce without needing heavy cream.
- Uses simple pantry ingredients that are easy to keep on hand.
- Can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth.
- Easily boosted with lean protein like chicken or chickpeas.
- Great recipe for meal prep and leftovers.
Tips for Perfect Baked Boursin Pasta
- Use a tightly covered baking dish so the pasta cooks evenly.
- Stir well after the first bake to create a silky cheese sauce.
- Add spinach, kale, peas, or cherry tomatoes for extra nutrition.
- Mix in shredded rotisserie chicken or cooked Italian sausage for a heartier meal.
- Rotini or cavatappi work well if you don’t have fusilli.
- For an extra creamy texture, replace part of the broth with milk.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this creamy baked pasta with:
- Garlic bread
- Caesar salad
- Roasted broccoli
- Green beans
- Asparagus
- Fresh garden salad
The combination makes a complete, comforting family dinner.
