Boursin Pasta
A creamy pasta dish featuring Boursin garlic and herb cheese, fresh tomatoes, and spinach, baked to perfection.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Large Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 5 whole garlic cloves peeled
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt plus extra to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus extra to taste
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 5.2 ounces Boursin garlic & herb cheese one package
- 4 ounces cream cheese half a block
- 8 ounces penne pasta or your favorite medium pasta
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice plus extra to taste
- 3 cups baby spinach leaves lightly chopped (about 3 ounces)
- Grated Parmesan cheese for topping
- Chopped parsley for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a baking dish, combine cherry tomatoes, garlic cloves, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Toss to coat.
- Make space in the middle and place Boursin and cream cheese there. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until tomatoes burst and garlic is tender.
- While baking, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve ¾ cup pasta water before draining.
- Once baking is done, mash tomatoes and garlic into a sauce. Stir in lemon juice and spinach, allowing spinach to wilt.
- Add ½ cup reserved pasta water to sauce, then pour in drained pasta and toss to coat. Add more water if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice as needed.
- Serve topped with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.