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

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Spread the dry fusilli evenly in an 8×8-inch ceramic baking dish.
3. Place the Boursin cheese in the center of the pasta.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the pasta and cheese, then sprinkle with salt.
5. Carefully pour the broth around the pasta without pouring directly onto the cheese.
6. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
7. Bake for 25 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and stir gently, mixing the softened Boursin into the broth to begin forming a creamy sauce.
9. 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.
10. Stir thoroughly until the cheese is completely melted and coats every piece of pasta.
11. 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.