Boursin Tomato Pasta (Kitchen + Campfire)

This creamy Boursin tomato pasta is a comfort dish, yet feels both effortless and elevated. Roasted cherry tomatoes burst and melt into herby Boursin cheese making an irresistible sauce that coats every bite.

And the best part? It can be baked in the oven or cooked in a cast iron skillet over a campfire (my personal fave). Either way, this dish is perfect for cozy nights at home or in the great outdoors. Simple ingredients, big flavor!

Why You’ll Love This Boursin Tomato Pasta

• It’s creamy…without the heavy cream: Boursin cheese melts into the pasta, creating a silken sauce with minimal effort. Win!
• Minimal ingredients: With just a handful of real ingredients, this dish delivers big on flavor. 
• Oven or campfire ready: Perfect in the oven or over a campfire, making this recipe so fun and versatile. 
• Ready in about 30 minutes: A cozy dinner that is quick enough for weeknights.
• Easy to customize: Add greens, a protein, or a different type of pasta!

Ingredients You’ll Need

This Boursin tomato pasta uses minimal ingredients that cook together to provide a creamy sauce and herby flavor.

Tomatoes: Grape or cherry tomatoes for their sweet, bold flavor. 

Garlic: Fresh cloves are best for the most flavor. 

Olive Oil: A good quality extra virgin olive oil. 

Boursin: I prefer the Dairy-free Garlic and Fine Herbs variety.

Tortellini: I use cheese tortellini in this recipe, but other types would work too- spinach and cheese, for example. If you are dairy free opt for a plain corkscrew pasta, penne or any shape of your choice. 

Spinach: Fresh spinach, chopped.

Salt and pepper: To taste

Fresh herbs (optional): Basil for brightness.

How to Make Boursin Tomato Pasta (Kitchen Method)

First, prepare the tomato boursin sauce by heating the oven to 425 degrees. Place the tomatoes and whole garlic cloves in a medium casserole dish or roasting pan (something with high sides). Drizzle the tomatoes and garlic with olive oil and season with a half a teaspoon of salt and a few grounds of cracked pepper, tossing to make sure everything is covered.

Next nestle the round of Boursin in the middle of the pan surrounded by the tomatoes and garlic. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes until the tomatoes blister and begin to burst. 

Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving about a half cup of the pasta water and set aside.

Remove the tomatoes from the oven and using the back of a spoon, gently smash the tomatoes and garlic into the Boursin to create a sauce. 

Add in the chopped spinach and tortellini and stir until the tortellini is coated and all of the ingredients are incorporated. 

Lastly, there is the option to add in the reserved pasta water, a quarter cup at a time, until you reach the desired sauce consistency. Finish with chopped fresh basil, if using, and serve.

How to Make Boursin Tomato Pasta (Campfire Method)

This pasta recipe is easy to take to your next campsite for an elevated dinner under the stars. Just make a few tweaks and your favorite home dish becomes your favorite campfire dish. If you don’t have access to a stove at your campsite, you can cook the pasta ahead of time at home and bring it along. 

First, heat a cast iron skillet over the campfire. Once the pan is hot, add the tomatoes and garlic cloves, drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt. 

Cook the tomatoes and garlic for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, before nesting the Boursin cheese wheel in the center of the skillet. 

Meanwhile, inside the cabin, heat a pot of water over high heat. Once the water is boiling add the tortellini and cook according to the package directions. Drain the pasta, reserving about a half cup of the pasta water and set aside.

Back over the campfire, as the cheese begins to melt, continue cooking the mixture an additional 8-10 minutes until the tomatoes are blistered and burst easily with the back of a spoon. 

Gently smash the tomatoes and garlic with the back of a spoon, mixing them into the cheese to create a sauce. 

Next add in the chopped spinach and cooked tortellini and stir until the tortellini is coated and all of the ingredients are combined. You may want to add in some reserved pasta water a quarter cup at a time, if needed, to thin the sauce. 

Variations and Add-Ins

This Boursin tomato pasta is easy to customize. From changing the pasta to switching up the vegetables or adding protein, this recipe adapts beautifully. 

Pasta options

Instead of cheese tortellini, add spinach tortellini for added flavor. If you prefer a dairy free option, use a simple pasta shape such as penne, fusilli or rigatoni. 

Add protein

To make a more hearty meal, stir in white beans to keep the dish vegetarian. Meat eaters can add grilled chicken or sliced chicken sausage. 

Vegetable add-ins

Spinach wilts easily into the sauce, but kale also works as a substitute. Other vegetable stir-in options are peas, broccoli or zucchini for extra texture and flavor. 

Storage and Reheating

Store Boursin tomato pasta leftovers in a glass airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave. Add a splash of water to loosen the sauce prior to reheating.