Do you want to try that viral TikTok Boursin pasta recipe? This simple Boursin tomato pasta is baked in the oven with fresh tomatoes, garlic and spinach. Great as an easy dinner option, this creamy Boursin Orzo bake is super easy to make, and pairs perfectly with just about any protein!
If you’re on Tiktok, you’ve likely seen the viral Boursin pasta recipe. This pasta is made with Boursin cheese, orzo pasta, fresh tomatoes and spinach.
The reason this recipe is so popular, is that it’s very simple to make with your oven doing most of the work. It has also gained its popularity with its incredible flavor and creamy texture. This simple pasta dish can be served with chicken, salmon, shrimp and even steak.
What do I need to make Tiktok Boursin pasta?
- Boursin cheese – Boursin is found in the Deli section of your local grocery store near the rest of the soft cheeses.
- Orzo pasta – not to be confused with risotto, Orzo is a pasta made of semolina flour. It can be found in the pasta section of your grocery store.
- Chicken or Vegetable stock – feel free to use either stock or broth.
- Fresh cherry or grape tomatoes – Fresh tomatoes are great in this pasta dish, however, you can also substitute with sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil.
- Fresh baby spinach – no need to chop or steam, the spinach will be stirred into the pasta as is.
- Garlic – I use jarred minced garlic, however feel free to mince fresh cloves of garlic.
- Olive oil – added to the pasta, cheese and broth before baking, the oil prevents the pasta from clumping together when baked.
- Parmesan cheese – shredded Parmesan cheese is ideal in this recipe. I don’t recommend the canned, grated Parmesan, as it can be overly salty in this pasta dish.
- Half and half – added to the pasta to help achieve its creamy texture.
- Spices – Italian herbs, garlic salt, ground pepper and red pepper flakes. These help enhance the flavor.
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Why You’ll Love this Boursin Orzo Bake
- Easy, No Boil Pasta Option – This Boursin orzo is incredibly simple dish, that requires no boiling or extra pans. Everything bakes in one casserole dish, making it great for an easy weeknight option.
- Side or Main-Dish Option – This dish works well as a side dish that goes with just about any protein – chicken, fish, pork and even steak. It also works well as a main dish pasta option, and an excellent vegetarian entree.
- Creamy Texture – the wonderfully creamy texture of this orzo pasta is combined with fresh cherry tomatoes and spinach.
Ingredient Substitutions and Variations for Boursin Orzo Bake
Fresh Tomatoes vs. Sun Dried Tomatoes
I chose fresh cherry tomatoes in this creamy orzo dish, as it adds some nice volume and flavor. The tomatoes bake nicely and caramelize slightly along with the rest of the ingredients. The tomatoes give a brighter, less-salty flavor than what sun-dried tomatoes offer. You can certainly use jarred, sun dried tomatoes, if you don’t have access to fresh.
Boursin Cheese Flavor Options
For this recipe, I used Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor. There are other Boursin flavor options, including Caramelized Onion, Shallot & Chive and Black Truffle & Sea Salt. Trying one of these other flavors can change up the flavor profile and give your pasta a delicious, rich taste.
Vegetable Options
Adding or changing the vegetables is a great way to customize your dish. Adding in fresh, chopped asparagus, sliced mushrooms, chopped red onion or shallot, marinated artichoke hearts or diced broccoli. These can add flavor and volume to your pasta and change the flavor profile of the dish.
How do I make Boursin orzo bake?
Begin by adding the block of Boursin cheese in the center of your baking dish. Add in the dry orzo pasta, garlic, halved tomatoes and spices.
Add in the stock and the olive oil to the baking dish. These will help the pasta cook evenly and prevent it from clumping together.
Before placing in the oven, be sure to cover the baking dish tightly with foil. This will keep the steam inside with baking dish, helping to cook the pasta evenly.
What do I add to Boursin tomato pasta after baking?
Once the Boursin pasta has baked, add in the fresh spinach, Parmesan cheese and half and half. Stir together well to help the spinach incorporate with the rest of the ingredients.
Bake for another 5 minutes to help the cheese melt.
What protein goes with Tiktok Boursin pasta?
This creamy Boursin pasta is great served with chicken, shrimp, salmon and even steak. Here are some of our favorite recipes that would pair perfectly with this pasta side:
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken
- Grilled Italian Chicken
- Crispy Salmon Bites
- Lemon Pepper Grilled Chicken
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
- Balsamic Grilled Steak
- Grilled Cedar Plank Salmon
- Baked Colossal Shrimp with Lemon Garlic Butter by Weekday Pescatarian
Frequently asked questions about baking orzo pasta:
Orzo pasta and risotto are two different things. Risotto is a whole grain rice, whereas orzo is a small pasta made of semolina flour.
Boursin cheese has a similar texture to cream cheese, but includes salt and herbs.
I would recommend a medium-sized, 10″ glass or ceramic baking dish to make Boursin orzo bake.
Yes, if you don’t have fresh cherry tomatoes available you can certainly use sun-dried tomatoes. I recommend draining off the oil, and slicing or chopping the tomatoes before adding them to the pasta.
Yes, you can cook meat with the pasta, HOWEVER, the pasta will need a longer bake time than the protein. If you’re adding shrimp to the pasta, wait to add it to the pasta until the last 10-15 minutes (for raw, uncooked shrimp). For chicken, I would go with cubed breast meat. Add this in the last 20 minutes of baking.
I use and enjoy the Garlic & Fine Herbs Boursin, but you could also use the Boursin Shallot & Chive or the Black Truffle and Sea Salt flavors.
Yes, this pasta dish can be frozen. I recommend placing individual servings into freezer-safe meal prep containers, and freezing. These can be thawed by placing in the refrigerator overnight. You can also freeze an entire pan. I recommend using an aluminum baking pan and covering the dish with press-and-seal wrap. When frozen, the pasta will last for up to three months.
When stored in an airtight container and kept refrigerated, this Boursin orzo will keep for 5-7 days. Reheat in the microwave for 60-90 seconds or until heated completely.
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Boursin Orzo Bake with Tomatoes and Spinach
Equipment
- Oval Baking Dish This oven-safe baking dish is great for casseroles, side-dishes and even desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 (5.3 oz. pkg.) Boursin Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta uncooked
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic about 3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cups Baby spinach fresh
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup half and half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- To a rectangular or oval baking dish (approximately 10" dish), add the block of Boursin to the center. Add in the uncooked orzo pasta, minced garlic, tomatoes, Italian herbs, garlic salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, broth and olive oil.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake, covered for 28-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and uncover. Using a fork, mix the cooked ingredients together. Add in the spinach, Parmesan cheese and half and half. Stir together to incorporate well. Bake uncovered for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cook 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Can I substitute risotto for the orzo?
No, risotto and orzo are rather different. Risotto requires consistent stirring when being cooked. If it were to be used in this recipe (baked), it would congeal into one big clump.
Can any leftovers be frozen?
Yes, definitely. I will often freeze individual servings in meal prep containers to thaw and enjoy later for lunches. You can also freeze an entire pan, just make sure it is completely cooled to room temperature.. Wrap the top well with press and seal wrap, and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, and then reheat in the oven until warmed completely through. Enjoy! -Erin