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Boursin Pasta

Italian-American · Dinner · Easy

Boursin Pasta

Total
45 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
4
Calories
530
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Burst cherry tomatoes and garlic-herb cheese melt into a creamy oven sauce that catches in every twist of pasta. Spinach wilts in at the end.

The oven does most of the sauce work for Boursin Pasta: tomatoes release their juice around the soft cheese, then a stir brings everything together. A little pasta water turns the baked mixture into a coating that clings instead of clumps.

Use the garlic-and-fine-herbs cheese and a short pasta with ridges. Keep the spinach out of the oven until the tomatoes have collapsed so it stays bright and tender.

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Put the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt and black pepper in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; nestle the Boursin cheese in the center.

  2. Bake for until the tomatoes split and soften and the cheese is hot through.

  3. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the rotini for , or the package time, until just tender; reserve 1 cup cooking water and drain.

  4. Mash the tomatoes into the cheese, then stir in the baby spinach and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water. Return to the oven for until the spinach wilts.

  5. Fold in the rotini, adding more reserved water a tablespoon at a time until the sauce coats it loosely.

Forkue tips

  • For a thicker sauce, use a wide baking dish so the tomato juices reduce rather than pool.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan with a splash of milk or water, stirring to loosen the cheese sauce.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

530Calories
16gProtein
73gCarbs
20gFat

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Boursin Pasta: FAQ

Can I use cream cheese instead?

Yes. Use the same weight of cream cheese with chopped chives and extra garlic; the flavor will be milder than the herb cheese.

Why is the sauce watery?

The tomatoes released more juice than evaporated. Stir the sauce well and let the hot pasta absorb it for a moment before adding any pasta water.

How do I store and reheat Boursin Pasta?

Refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat gently in a saucepan with a splash of milk or water, stirring to loosen the cheese sauce.

How long does Boursin Pasta take?

About 45 min in total: 10 min prep and 35 min cooking.

What do I need to make Boursin Pasta?

The key ingredients are rotini, boursin cheese, cherry tomatoes, garlic and baby spinach, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Boursin Pasta?

For a thicker sauce, use a wide baking dish so the tomato juices reduce rather than pool.

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