Boursin Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 8 oz Penne Pasta (short pasta such as penne or fusilli)
• 8 oz Boursin Garlic & Herb Cheese (soft, spreadable cheese)
• 2 cups Fresh Spinach (washed, roughly chopped)
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
• 3 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin recommended)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 pieces Garlic Cloves (minced)
• 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (packed, chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives (chopped, optional)
• 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F and let it preheat fully.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Arrange Vegetables

   In the baking dish, spread the spinach and halved cherry tomatoes, drizzle with 2 Tbsp olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Garlic‑Herb Cheese

   Place the Boursin cheese in the center of the dish, drizzle the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil over it, and sprinkle a pinch of black pepper.

   Time: PT2M

4. Bake the Dish

   Bake for about 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are roasted and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 400°F

5. Cook Pasta

   While the dish bakes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente according to package directions (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside, reserving a cup of cooking water.

   Time: PT10M

6. Chop Fresh Herbs

   Finely chop the basil and chives and set aside.

   Time: PT5M

7. Create the Sauce

   Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using a spoon, break down the roasted tomatoes and finish wilting the spinach. Stir in the minced garlic, chopped basil, and chives until evenly distributed.

   Time: PT5M

8. Combine Pasta and Finish

   Add the cooked pasta to the baked dish, tossing to coat with the sauce. If the mixture seems dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water. Finish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

15g

Fiber

4g