Boursin Cheese Pasta

Boursin Cheese Pasta is a quick, flavorful pasta perfect for weeknight dinners. This easy vegetarian meal can be on the table in under 30 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian

Keyword pasta

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Servings

Calories 547kcal

Ingredients

10.4 ounces Boursin Cheese (2 packages)
3 cups cherry tomatoes
6 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound cavatappi pasta
3 cups packed spinach leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Unwrap boursin cheese and place in a 13x9 inch baking dish. Scatter tomatoes and garlic around. Drizzle with olive oil.
Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until cheese softens and tomatoes start to burst.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain but reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
Remove cheese and tomatoes from oven and add cooked pasta, spinach and crushed red pepper (if using). Pour 1/4 cup pasta water over the pasta and toss to coat. This will help wilt the spinach as well. Add remaining 1/4 cup of pasta water if pasta seems dry. Season to taste with salt and serve immediately.

Notes

Don't forget to reserve the pasta water! The added starch in the water will help the sauce come together.

The spinach is optional but highly recommended.

If you are worried about the spiciness, start with a pinch of crushed red pepper and add more to your liking.

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