Baked Boursin Pasta

This easy Baked Boursin Pasta combines juicy tomatoes, spinach and garlic with creamy Boursin cheese and pasta for a simple weeknight dinner. Swap in feta for an equally delicious variation.

Beth

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings

Ingredients

2 pkgs. Boursin Garlic and Herb Cheese Spread
2 pints grape tomatoes
¼ cup olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
salt and pepper (to taste)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
5 oz baby spinach (roughly chopped)
16 oz rigatoni pasta (or pasta of your choice)
1 cup reserved pasta water
fresh basil (chopped)
grated parmesan

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400º F. Rinse and dry the grape tomatoes. Place in an oven-safe baking dish and pour in olive oil, stirring to evenly coat. Add a bit of salt and pepper to taste. Create space in the center of the pan for the Boursin cheese spread. Pour a little more olive oil over the top of the cheese. Bake in oven for about 30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and beginning to brown.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add a teaspoon of salt and pasta to the pot. Boil pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta liquid before draining.
Remove baking dish from oven and add minced garlic and spinach. The heat will wilt the spinach. Carefully stir all of the ingredients together (Use the back of the spoon to gently smoosh the tomatoes, being careful of the hot liquid). Add the cooked pasta to the dish and stir to thoroughly combine. Add a bit of the pasta water, a little at a time, if it doesn't seem creamy enough. Scoop into bowls and top with fresh basil or parmesan.

Notes

For a feta version, replace the Boursin with 8–10 ounces of feta cheese. It will have a slightly tangier flavor but still bakes into a creamy sauce.

Nutrition

Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.