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Boursin Cheese Pasta

Prepare this Boursin cheese pasta recipe in less than an hour for a savory comfort food meal full of flavor and nutrients!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: boursin cheese pasta, boursin pasta, boursin pasta bake, boursin pasta recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 Boursin cheese block
  • 1 pound uncooked pasta penne, rigatoni, or shape of choice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups broth
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to spice preference
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
  • In a large baking dish, place the Boursin cheese block in the center.
    1 Boursin cheese block
  • Add the uncooked pasta, minced garlic, halved cherry tomatoes (for best results), and broth to the baking dish with the Boursin cheese. Drizzle the olive oil on top.
    1 pound uncooked pasta, 4 cloves garlic, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups broth
    Tomatoes, olive oil, Boursin cheese, and seasonings in a baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the red pepper flakes, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
    1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, Salt and black pepper to taste, 2 cups fresh spinach
  • Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the pasta and cheese.
  • Pour the heavy cream and broth over the pasta mixture.
    1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Gently toss everything in the baking dish to ensure that the pasta and ingredients are coated evenly with the cheese and cream.
    Tomato Boursin pasta bake ingredients in a baking dish.
  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pasta is cooked and the cherry tomatoes are soft.
  • Remove the foil and stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts and combines with the pasta.
  • Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
    1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Return the uncovered dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
    Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Serve immediately, and enjoy the delicious Boursin cheese pasta bake with cherry tomatoes!
    Baked tomato Boursin cheese pasta in a dish with a red spoon sticking out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1904IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg