Baked Brie Pasta

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Baked Feta Pasta is all the rage, but I’ve got another recipe option for the cheese-obsessed: Baked Brie Pasta with cherry tomatoes and thyme.

A top-down view of baked brie and roasted tomatoes in a baking dish

Never have I ever loved a good TikTok viral recipe quite like Baked Feta Pasta. Once I shared my spin on the popular dish, I received countless requests for a version starring a cheese other than feta.

For all of my not-so-feta fans out there, this Baked Brie Pasta is for you!

A wheel of Brie cheese surrounded by cherry tomatoes

Much like its culinary cousin, the setup on this recipe is simple, straightforward, and most importantly, requires just five ingredients.

Dump, stir, roast, toss, devour.

A top-down view of pasta, melted Brie cheese and roasted tomatoes

Did I mention this all takes place in a single baking dish (and a pot for your pasta)? So not only do we have minimum grocery shopping, we also have minimum dishes, and that is a major win in this mom’s book.

If you’re not feeling the pasta variation, swap carbs and consider this a dip. Crusty baguette would be a very welcome addition for dunking.

A wheel of baked Brie with tomatoes and thyme

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Baked Brie Pasta

Baked Feta Pasta is all the rage, but I've got another recipe option for the cheese-obsessed: Baked Brie Pasta with cherry tomatoes and thyme. 
Author: Kelly Senyei
4.29 from 28 votes
A top-down view of baked brie and roasted tomatoes in a baking dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 (8-oz.) wheel Brie cheese
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
  • 10 oz. uncooked pasta of choice

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. 
  • Using a sharp knife, remove the top portion of the Brie, leaving the bottom and sides intact. Set it aside.
  • In a 13x9” baking dish, toss together the tomatoes, olive oil and thyme. Push them to the sides of the dish. Place the wheel of Brie in the center.
  • Bake until the rind has softened and the cheese is melted, about 35 minutes.
  • While the cheese is baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain and set it aside.
  • Remove the cheese from the oven and immediately stir it together with the tomatoes until combined. Stir in the pasta then serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 228kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 10mg, Potassium: 224mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 322IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 1mg

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  1. Nyah says:

    2 stars
    I thought this recipe would be good but it was pretty bland so I added a bunch of seasoning. Garlic and herb tastes really yummy in this and some red pepper to spice it up. Also salt and pepper to your liking. Just the brie wasn’t enough to give the dish the flavor I was looking for.

  2. Paula says:

    5 stars
    Tasty easy meal to make.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed it, Paula!

  3. Kathy Foot says:

    4 stars
    I made the baked Brie. We thought it was delicious. At first I thought the sauce was watery but then realized it was fresh ingredients and I had used extra tomatoes. Once we tasted it the flavour made it a hit. Easy to make and has those fresh flavours.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Kathy!

  4. Meghan says:

    2 stars
    I like the idea, but the Brie really liquifies and does not make a nice creamy sauce like the original feta version of this recipe. I tried adding a little cream to it but there was really no sauce at all. We used a nice triple cream Brie, but sadly it did not work out for us.

  5. Monique Flores says:

    5 stars
    Yes I made it tonight. It was delicious!!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Monique!

  6. Margaret says:

    5 stars
    I added some extra Italian spices and red pepper flakes as well as liberal amounts of chopped garlic because we like a bit of bite. Thanks for emphasizing the need to cut the brie.. I actually just cut the wheel in half and popped both halves in to bake, open side up. The cheese was brown and bubbly. I mushed the finished dish up with a potato masher to “pop” the tomatoes and let the mixture sit for a couple of minutes before stirring in the pasta…. very good dish! I didn’t have any fresh basil but that would have been great to add when serving, and some grated parmesan would have put it over the top. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I was looking for something like this to use up some brie and needed proof it would work!

  7. Kg says:

    I am confused, the top brie part that I’ve set aside, what to do with it? Put in the the refrigerator and hope to find a purpose for it?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi there! Cutting the top off ensures the center gets melted. However, you can try leaving it on, you may just have to increase the baking time slightly.

  8. Kristina says:

    Recipe- times and video are all conflicting. Total time says 30 mins= 5 prep 25 cook.
    Yet step 4. Says “Bake until the rind has softened and the cheese is melted, about 35 minutes.” Instruction says preheat oven at 350 yet video says 400. It minor but those details should be fixed.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Thank you for catching those minor discrepancies, Kristina!

  9. Kirsti says:

    3 stars
    This could have been so much better if seasoned more. I added garlic, and some pesto, along with some spinach. It definitely needed some help, as Brie is a very mild tasting cheese. It was good, but I doubt I’ll make it again.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Kirsti.

    2. Marci Adams says:

      4 stars
      Yummy recipe. I added fresh rosemary, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning and a little shallot and salt and pepper and it was delicious! Thank you!

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        So glad you enjoyed it, Marci!

  10. Barbara Derhammer says:

    Could one do this recipe using the microwave? I cannot have a stove where I live (assisted living).

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Barbara! I have never made this recipe in a microwave so I’m not sure how that would work. Sorry I can’t help!

  11. Sheila smith says:

    5 stars
    We used it as an appetizer with thinly slice French bread. We love it.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      YUM! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Sheila!

    2. Lacey says:

      I did this and the cheese didn’t melt correctly. I was left with chunks of cheese instead of something able to be blended with pasta. Use feta instead.

      1. Kelly Senyei says:

        Hi Lacey – I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe. What brand of Brie did you use and did you cut the top off?

  12. Kristen Atchison says:

    2 stars
    Bland, bland, BLAND. Wish I had used Feta instead. Waste of cheese.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Kristen. What brand of Brie did you use?

    2. Karen says:

      I added Italian seasoning, garlic seasoning and red chili pepper flakes which were great, plus 2 tablespoons of the pasta water, I think more tomatoes would be better.

  13. L says:

    Do you think grape tomatoes would be ok?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Absolutely!

  14. Dee says:

    5 stars
    i added garlic to the uncooked mixture and some parmesan at the end, also made home made pasta noodles. came out amazing, thx

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      YUM! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Dee!

  15. Sarah says:

    5 stars
    Added some mushrooms and zuchinni. Turned out great, thanks!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      YUM! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Sarah!

  16. Raquel says:

    5 stars
    Love this recipe! My husband and I have made this multiple times. It’s so easy and is packed with flavor!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled to read this, Raquel!

  17. Bayley says:

    3 stars
    Loved how easy this was! Think next time I’ll get rid of the rind completely as it was a tad bitter for me and a little watery not sure what I did wrong but I will make this again! It’s delicious! Crusty bread was the perfect addition!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Bayley!

  18. Blessie says:

    I can’t get a hold of Feta block in groceries around me so this is a good recipe to try. :)
    Only problem that I have is I can’t find fresh thyme. Will it be okay if I use dried thyme?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Absolutely! However, because dried herbs are more potent and concentrated than fresh herbs, I’d recommend using only 1/4 teaspoon.

  19. Kritika says:

    This turned out much better than I expected! I cut the top and placed it on the side, turned out crispy and was soo good! Definitely making it again, so quick n easy

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the recipe!

  20. Tami says:

    4 stars
    Loved this recipe, however, I added 7-8 cloves of garlic, chopped finely. It really adds the perfect flavour…we LIVE garlic!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      YESSSS! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Tami!

  21. Eliza says:

    5 stars
    I wouldn’t dare get rid of the rind so when I did cut off the top I placed it underneath the bottom and it was absolutely delightful! Not a huge fan of feta so this was a great alternative and we also sprinkled a little bacon on top because you can’t go wrong with that.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      YESSSSS! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Eliza!

  22. Anna J Wyten says:

    O my goodness this is delicious and the so easy .thank you very very much Kelly . We notice this recipe when watching the ABC .then looked on line and found your recipe . It was amazing . Stay safe , Anna .

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Anna!

  23. Sally Lame says:

    5 stars
    This turned out great! I cut off the top of the Brie, and when it was done baking I scraped out the cheese and threw away the rind. Added some extra mozzarella for some added gooey goodness. Definitely will make again.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      YESSSS! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Sally!

  24. Karla says:

    I just finished making this dish!!! I added a few ingredients and I used red potatoes instead of pasta (im not big on pasta)
    It came out amazing!!!!!
    Awesome recipe!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Woohoo! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Karla!

  25. Gina says:

    Why cut the top off of the cheese? Thank you!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      To ensure the center gets melted!

      1. Tara Murray says:

        What type of pasta did you use in this recipe?

      2. Kelly Senyei says:

        Hi Tara! I used Gemelli pasta :)

      3. Analiza says:

        4 stars
        Came out good! I added fresh minced garlic and swapped thyme because I had fresh rosemary. Only thing was it came out watery I’m not sure why

      4. Kelly Senyei says:

        Hi Analiza! Did you really drain your pasta?

  26. L. Parker says:

    4 stars
    It came out pretty good. The Brie cheese was a nice change. I think next time I will remove the top & bottom of the cheese. The rind left a slightly bitter taste.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! :)

  27. Ashley says:

    5 stars
    Hey! I’m glad I found your recipe. I’ve been wanting to try this exact thing. Would it be bad to remove the whole rind? I never eat it.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      That should work, Ashley!

  28. Holly says:

    It is just me at home, do the leftovers keep?

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Absolutely! And they’re easy to re-heat :)

  29. Lorraine says:

    3 stars
    The bottom rind was just one big rubbery clump. The Brie didn’t coat the pasta—there were just bits and pieces of it throughout. I might use a very good quality of Brie next time. Very easy dish but nothing special.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the recipe, Lorraine.

    2. Karen says:

      I had the same experience w the Feta. It looked like cottage cheese and not melty. Might need better quality cheese. My Brie is in the oven now so hoping for better results.

  30. Jamie davie says:

    do you remove the rind before stirring or does it melt? Honestly never used brie before‍♀️
    thanks

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      Hi Jamie! You can leave the rind on the bottom and sides of the Brie as it will become soft enough to mix with the tomatoes. :)

  31. Beth says:

    5 stars
    This recipe is amazing. My husband who never has a reaction to food said he loved it. Kids did, too. Super easy to put together, this is a keeper.

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      So glad you enjoyed it, Beth!

  32. Amy says:

    5 stars
    This was fantastic! Loved the addition of fresh thyme. Served it with warm, crusty bread instead of pasta. A keeper!

    1. Kelly Senyei says:

      I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Amy!