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!
Servings: 6 servings
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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.2 cups fresh spinach
- 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!
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
