One-Pan Boursin Tomato Basil Pasta

 

The viral one-pan Boursin pasta trend has been everywhere lately, and I finally gave it a try. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—this dish sounds almost too simple to be truly delicious. But wow, I was wrong. It's incredibly good: creamy, garlicky, and bursting with fresh tomato flavor. It's also super rich, so I lightened it up a bit by halving the butter (the original amount felt excessive) and using a full pack of heirloom cherry tomatoes. The recipe calls for halving them, but I experimented by halving half and leaving the rest whole—I actually prefer the whole ones for those satisfying pops of juicy sweetness.

The best part? This luxurious pasta lands on the table in about 20 minutes, start to finish. Perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something comforting without the fuss.
One-Pan Boursin Tomato Basil Pasta

½ lb. pasta nests
1 full cup (or one entire pack) heirloom cherry tomatoes
1 handful fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
2 T. butter
1 pkg. Boursin cheese (Basil & Chive flavor)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2-3 c. chicken broth (enough to mostly cover the pasta)
¾ c. heavy cream
Chopped fresh basil and chives, for topping

Add the pasta nests, cherry tomatoes (whole or halved), fresh basil, sliced garlic, butter, Boursin cheese, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and heavy cream to a large skillet.

Bring everything to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened into a creamy consistency.  Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve hot, topped with extra chopped basil and chives for a fresh finish.

This one's a keeper—creamy, flavorful, and ridiculously easy. It doesn’t reheat well, so be sure to consume all of it in one go. Give it a try and let me know your tweaks!  

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