“Boursin” Pasta From Scratch
This easy “Boursin” Pasta is smooth, creamy, and herb-infused, with toasted cheese, spinach, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Best Part? Its from-scratch.
Yummy Viral Tik Tok Boursin Pasta…but from scratch
I’ll admit it—I was tempted by all the fun TikToks of everyone making the viral Boursin pasta. But when it comes to processed foods, I try to steer clear, no matter how appealing the label might be. Don’t get me wrong—sometimes convenience wins, and that’s totally fine.
But this time, I decided to take matters into my own hands. Buckle up, because we’re making an easy, irresistibly delicious homemade herbed “Boursin” pasta that’s smooth, creamy, and bursting with herbal goodness. And the best part? No store-bought Boursin here—I make it myself with just a few simple ingredients, so I know exactly what’s in it. Let’s do this!
Here’s why I love this “Boursin” pasta
- It is a mouthwatering combination of toasted, cheesy goodness and perfectly tender veggies.
- To take it up a notch, I toss in fresh spinach, savory mushrooms, and juicy cherry tomatoes.
- The whole dish comes together in one pan and couldn’t be easier to make.
- Pair it with your favorite noodles or swap in spaghetti squash for a lighter twist!
- This makes a fantastic vegetarian dish or add protein. Its versatile for all dietary preferences.
You can also toss in some rotisserie chicken in when you roast it for a complete meal. If you are not a fan of spaghetti squash, making homemade pasta noodles is super easy (don’t be scared). I love pasta dishes and have an entire collection you should check out. Let me know how it goes in the comments.
Visual Process for Making From Scratch “Boursin” Pasta
Step 1
Roast Spaghetti Squash
Cut the squash in half, scoop out the seeds, score and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. Roast it up until its nice and soft and the strands release easily.
Step 2
Make Boursin-Like Cheese
Combine the cheese ingredients and then shape it into a round circle in the middle of the casserole dish.
Step 3
Add Veggies
Add mushrooms (not really a veggie), cherry tomatoes (technically a fruit) and spinach (also not a veggie, right? Lettuce is lettuce, not a veggie).
Step 4
Bake The Sauce
Bake it all up until toasted and golden.
Step 5
Toss With Noodles
Then stir it together. Toss with the squash noodles or regular noodles and serve it up with some chicken.
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“Boursin” Pasta From Scratch
Equipment
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash (or pasta noodles)
- 2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon course sea salt
- 3 cup fresh spinach
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup parmesan (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
For the Boursin-style cheese:
- 8 oz low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tbsp dried parsley (2 tbsp if using fresh)
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried chives (or substitute 2 tbsp sliced green onions)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉, grease a 9×11 baking dish with butter and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut 1 spaghetti squash in half, scoop out the seeds. Take a knife and slice a few slits into the flesh. Brush each half with 1 tsp of olive oil. Sprinkle each side with ½ teaspoon of course sea salt.
- Roast the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 30 minutes.
- While the spaghetti squash is roasting, add 3 cup fresh spinach to the bottom of the baking dish, then add 8 oz cherry tomatoes and 1 cup sliced mushrooms.
- In a large mixing bowl or food processor, combine 8 oz low-fat cream cheese, 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, 6 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp dried parsley, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon dried marjoram, 1 teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried chives and ½ teaspoon dried thyme. Pulse or stir until well-combined.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a rounded shape and place it in the center of your baking dish over the vegetables. Sprinkle with ¼ cup parmesan, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- Put the sauce in with the squash and continue baking for 20 minutes or until the cheese is hot and the spaghetti squash is tender.
- Remove the sauce and stir it together.
- Remove the sqaghetti squash noodles from the shell. Toss them with the sauce in the casserole dish.
- Serve with grilled chicken and a side salad.
