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Baked Boursin Pasta

A comforting and flavorful baked pasta dish featuring roasted vegetables and creamy Boursin cheese, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetables and Seasoning
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes Adds sweetness and juiciness to the dish.
  • 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms Brings an earthy flavor profile.
  • 3 cloves garlic Adds aromatic depth and warmth.
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Enhances the richness of the dish.
  • to taste coarse salt and pepper Essential for seasoning to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Offers a mild heat to the mix.
Pasta and Cheese
  • 12 oz dried rotini A short pasta that holds sauce well.
  • 1 8-oz Boursin garlic and herb cheese Creates a creamy, flavorful sauce.
  • 2 cups fresh spinach Adds a fresh, bright element.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan For a cheesy finish and added flavor.
  • 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan Used as a topping for garnishing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Place the cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic in a greased 9x13 oven-safe baking dish.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat.
  4. Push the tomatoes and mushrooms to the sides and place the Boursin in the middle of the dish.
Baking the Ingredients
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until tomatoes burst and cheese melts.
Cooking the Pasta
  1. While the vegetables are baking, cook the rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of cooking water.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Once the Boursin and tomatoes are done, stir in the spinach until wilted.
  2. Combine the cooked pasta with the sauce in the baking dish, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency.
  3. Stir in the grated Parmesan.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately with shaved Parmesan on top.

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to add cooked chicken or other seasonal vegetables as desired. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.