Baked Boursin and Tomato Pasta
A delightful and quick pasta dish featuring roasted tomatoes and creamy Boursin cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- large pot
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- colander
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 pints Grape or cherry tomatoes Fresh tomatoes for roasting.
- 1 5.3 oz Boursin cheese Garlic and fine herbs flavor recommended.
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil For drizzling over tomatoes.
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic salt Enhances flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper To taste.
- 1 pound Short pasta Penne or farfalle recommended.
- 2 cups Baby spinach Adds nutrition and color.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil for the pasta.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a 9x13-inch baking dish, place the tomatoes and nestle the Boursin cheese in the center. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with garlic salt and black pepper, and stir gently to coat.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes burst and soften. Crush the tomatoes gently with a spoon and stir into the melted Boursin cheese.
- Add the baby spinach and stir gently. Optionally, return to the oven for an extra minute to wilt the spinach.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the baking dish, tossing until well coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
Baked Boursin and Tomato Pasta is a versatile dish that can be customized with proteins or additional vegetables.