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An extreme close-up overhead shot of the creamy Boursin orzo pasta. A spoon is lifting a portion, showing the cheesy sauce coating every piece of orzo and bits of burst tomato.

Boursin Orzo Bake: The Creamiest, Easiest One-Pan Dinner

This Boursin Orzo Bake is the ultimate weeknight dinner. A viral-inspired recipe that combines creamy Boursin cheese, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender orzo into an unforgettable one-pan meal. It's easy, flavorful, and ready in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5.2 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese One block
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1 lb orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking dish
  • 1 Large pot

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the Boursin cheese in the center of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Scatter the cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves around the cheese.
  2. Drizzle everything with olive oil. Season generously with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered and the Boursin is soft.
  3. While the cheese bakes, cook the orzo in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining.
  4. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Mash the roasted garlic cloves with a fork and burst the tomatoes. Stir the melted Boursin and tomato juices together to form a creamy sauce.
  5. Add the drained orzo and grated Parmesan to the baking dish. Pour in 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and stir vigorously until a creamy sauce forms and coats the pasta. Add more pasta water if needed. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Notes

Pasta Water is Key: Don't skip reserving the pasta water. It's essential for creating the perfectly creamy sauce.
Add Protein: Feel free to add cooked chicken, shrimp, or sausage to make it a heartier meal.
Best Served Fresh: This dish has the best texture right after it's made.