Baked Boursin Pasta with Lemon & Artichokes

My Baked Boursin Pasta with Lemon & Artichokes is an absolutely delicious way to eat Boursin. This pasta dish is creamy and savoury but not heavy or claggy, with the addition of lemon. It could not be more simple but it is so delicious. This is a weeknight hero meal, since you can pop all the sauce ingredients in the oven and then come back to it with cooked pasta. Minimal effort and minimal washing up.

The final dish is creamy, garlicky and luxurious but also doesn't feel super heavy with the addition of lemon. The beauty of roasting it means it's totally hands off and you can get on with other things whilst it roasts. I love jarred artichokes; they are so underrated in my opinion! They add great texture and flavour too, and since they are from a jar, they are so easy to use and store. This Baked Boursin Pasta will enter your usual rotation of meals in no time.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Boursin is a crowd-pleasing ingredient that makes everything it touches delicious.
• The sauce is creamy and luxurious but not thick, thanks to the lemon and artichokes.
• It's a twist on the viral Tiktok feta pasta - this is a little different with the same principle of baking the cheese.
• The recipe is hands-off. Everything goes into a tray and then into the oven. Stir in pasta and done.
• It's a delicious way to cook with artichokes and make the most of a jarred ingredient.

Ingredients

Full recipe can be found in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, just scroll down!

Artichokes – use the ones marinated in oil as they are juicy and work best once baked in the oven for this Baked Boursin Pasta. They work so well with the creamy Boursin.

Boursin cheese – a creamy soft cheese that traditionally comes in the “garlic & herb” flavour which we use here. Make sure you keep some pasta water as it can be a bit thick on the pasta so the pasta water is key to loosen it, as well as the water that goes into the baking tray.

Garlic – to add to the garlic flavour in the Boursin already.

Lemon – the lemon juice and zest add some freshness to cut through the rich Boursin sauce.

Spaghetti – we used spaghetti but use your favourite shape or what you have on hand for this baked boursin pasta.

Substitutions and Variations

Make it vegan: Use vegan Boursin if cooking for vegans. They have some good options.

Make it gluten-free: Swap the pasta for your favourite gluten-free option.

Boursin: the viral baked pasta recipe uses feta so that would also work here too. I would just use one good-quality block of feta rather than two as it is much saltier than Boursin and you don't want to overpower the dish.

Adding vegetables: You could add other vegetables to the roasting dish. Some chopped red onion would be delicious or add a handful of spinach to the sauce for the last few minutes of roasting. It will wilt down into the sauce. Green olives, roughly chopped, are great stirred through the sauce at the end.

Here's How To Make Baked Boursin Pasta

Here's a step by step guide for what you need to do, but you can find the full recipe at the bottom of the page for detailed instructions.

ONE: Preheat oven to 200c. Place the boursin cheeses, artichokes, and garlic in an ovenproof dish.

TWO: Pour over the water.

THREE: Add the lemon zest + juice, olive oil, chilli flakes and salt in a baking dish, pop in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.

FOUR: Meanwhile, boil spaghetti until al dente, making sure to reserve a cup of the pasta water. After 30 minutes, remove from the oven. Smoosh the garlic with a fork and stir the whole thing well.

FIVE: Add pasta water to loosen it. Tip in the cooked spaghetti and toss well, adding more water as it needs to come together and be delicious and glossy.

SIX: Scoop into bowls, top with grated Parmesan and some chopped parsley. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

Pasta Water: Since this pasta is baked, the pasta water is important here because it loosens the baked Boursin into a creamy silky sauce. The fact that it was used to cook the pasta is important as it means the water is starchy. This means that it won’t thin out the sauce like it would if you used water from the tap. It also means it will stick to the pasta, clinging to each strand.

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Other recipes you might enjoy

If you liked this Baked Boursin Pasta, try my Tomato Boursin Pasta for a similar recipe. Otherwise, my Chicken Vodka Pasta is delicious or my Prawn and Chorizo Pasta.

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Baked Boursin Pasta with Lemon and Artichokes

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This is a creamy weeknight Baked Boursin Pasta, complete with artichokes, garlic and lots of lemon zest to make it bright and zesty. So good.

• Author: margie
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes
• Yield: 2-3 portions 1x
• Category: Pasta
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: Global
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 1 cup roughly chopped (not too small) marinated artichokes in oil, with 1 ½ tbsp. of the oil
• 2 x 150g wheels of Boursin (I like the garlic and herb one but any Boursin will do!)
• 2 cloves of garlic, whole and peeled
• Splash of water - approx 50ml 
• ½ tsp chilli flakes
• 1 lemon, zested and juiced
• Salt
• Black pepper
• 250g Spaghetti

To serve

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Freshly grated Parmesan

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200c. Place the boursin cheeses, artichokes, garlic, water, lemon zest + juice, olive oil, chilli flakes and salt in a baking dish, pop in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, boil spaghetti in well salted water until al dente, making sure to reserve a cup of the pasta water.
3. After 30 minutes, remove from the oven. Smoosh the garlic with a fork and stir the whole thing well. Add pasta water to loosen it. Tip in the cooked spaghetti and toss well, adding more water as it needs to come together and be delicious and glossy. Taste, and adjust seasoning - it may need more lemon or salt, for example.
4. Top with grated Parmesan and some chopped parsley.

Notes

Scroll up for a step by step guide to help you make baked boursin pasta.

To store: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

To reheat: Any leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until piping hot. Otherwise, add to a pan over medium heat and mix until it comes back into a smooth sauce. It may need a splash of water to loosen it a little. 

To freeze: I wouldn't freeze this as the sauce will likely turn grainy once defrosted.

Make ahead: I wouldn't mix the pasta in with the sauce until ready to serve. If you want to really get ahead, you could prep everything into the baking dish and then cover and place in the fridge. Roast when ready and then toss in the pasta. I wouldn't roast the sauce ahead of time as you want the Boursin to be melted and smooth. 

Make it vegan: Use vegan Boursin if cooking for vegans and use plant based Parmesan.

Make it gluten-free: Swap the pasta for your favourite gluten-free option. 

Boursin: the viral recipe used feta so that would also work here too. I would just use one good-quality block of feta rather than two as it is much saltier than Boursin and you don't want to overpower the dish.

Adding vegetables: You could add other vegetables to the roasting dish. Some chopped red onion would be delicious or add a handful of spinach to the sauce for the last few minutes of roasting. It will wilt down into the sauce. Green olives, roughly chopped, are great stirred through the sauce at the end.