Boursin Orzo Bake With Cherry Tomatoes

This Boursin orzo bake with cherry tomatoes is a creamy, cheesy, and oh-so-cozy dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special side. Ready in just 45 minutes!

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This Boursin cheese and orzo pasta bake is everything I want in a comfort meal: creamy, cheesy, herby, and packed with roasted cherry tomatoes that bring little bursts of sweetness to every bite.

The orzo is cooked right in a flavorful stock, soaking up all the goodness while Boursin cheese melts into a silky, garlicky sauce. This one is definitely filed under comfort food category!

It’s a one-pan meal that’s quick enough for weeknights but I love making it as an impressive dish for dinner guests. Plus, with the option to swap ingredients, it’s endlessly adaptable.

👩‍🍳 What is Boursin Cheese? Boursin cheese is a soft, creamy, and spreadable cheese packed with garlic and herbs. It melts beautifully, making it a superstar for creamy dishes like this one. If you can’t find Boursin, a garlic-and-herb cream cheese or whipped goat cheese with some added fresh herbs can work as a substitute. You can use it as a spread, mix it in any sauce or use it to make these Boursin-stuffed mushrooms.

👩‍🍳 You might also like my creamy chicken orzo, protein-rich tuna mornay pasta bake, hearty veggie pasta bake, my creamy butternut squash pasta, or my vegetarian cottage cheese lasagna. Check even more recipes using orzo pasta here.

What You’ll Need

Here is what you’ll need for this Boursin orzo bake recipe. Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.

• Cherry tomatoes: Bring juicy sweetness. Use grape tomatoes or a medley if you prefer. You will need some olive oil and salt for roasting these first.
• Boursin cheese: The star of the show! It adds creamy, garlicky, and herby goodness. As I mentioned above, if you can’t find Boursin (or it’s too expensive), a garlic-and-herb cream cheese or garlicky herby goat cheese can work as a substitute.
• Orzo pasta: Cooks right in the sauce, soaking up all the flavor. Swap with other small pasta shapes, if needed. You can do rice for a gluten-free version.
• Parmesan cheese: For added savory, nutty flavor.
• Stock & tomato paste: These are used as the cooking stock base. Use veggie or chicken stock—or a mix, as I did!
• Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and fresh basil for garnish.

How To Make Boursin Orzo Bake

Find the full recipe and nutritional information below. Here are some handy step-by-step photos for how to make this boursin cheese pasta bake.

• Roast the tomatoes: Halve and toss with olive oil and salt in a baking dish. Roast at 400°F / 200°C for 15 minutes.
• Prep stock: While tomatoes roast, whisk together stock and tomato paste.

• Assemble: Reduce oven to 375°F / 190°C. Add orzo, half the Boursin, stock mixture, and seasonings to the dish. Stir. Dot the remaining Boursin on top and sprinkle with Parmesan. Add reserved tomato halves.
• Bake: Bake for 22 minutes, stirring once to ensure even cooking. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir again to mix the creamy sauce. If too thick, add a little extra hot water or stock.
• Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and enjoy!

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Recipe Tips

• If the bake seems dry or too thick, add a splash or two of stock and stir through before serving.
• If you like it a little less cheesy or rather less rich, try using half of the suggested Boursin amount. The flavor is strong so even half the amount will give you plenty to work with.
• Swap the cheese: Use cream cheese, goat cheese, or ricotta with added herbs or garlic.
• Add Protein: Stir in cooked chicken, shrimp, or crispy pancetta before baking. Add chickpeas for a veggie version.
• Mix in spinach, zucchini, or mushrooms for extra vegetables.

Serving Suggestions

This bake is rich so it pairs wonderfully with a crisp green salad or simple lemon garlic asparagus or garlic broccoli. For a heartier meal or extra protein, serve it alongside grilled chicken, white fish or salmon.