Oven-Baked Boursin Tomato Pasta

Creamy Boursin tomato pasta in a casserole dish with spinach and fresh basil leaves.

5 from 4 votes

This Oven-Baked Boursin Tomato Pasta is a quick and easy 30-minute dinner recipe. Just toss cooked pasta with roasted fresh tomatoes, Boursin garlic cheese, spinach, and fresh garlic for a meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: All Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings: servings

Calories: 583kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Equipment

Large casserole dish

Ingredients

500 grams pasta fettuccine, penne, or your favorite kind
2 wheels Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese (150 grams each)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (1 pint)
6 garlic cloves whole but peeled
3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
basil leaves for garnish optional
Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Vegetables

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Place the Boursin cheese in the center of a large baking dish. Arrange cherry tomatoes and whole garlic cloves around the cheese. Drizzle everything with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes, uncovered.

Step 2: Cook the Pasta

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve ½ cup of the pasta cooking water and set aside.
Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Step 3: Prepare the Sauce

Remove the baking dish from the oven. Use a fork to mash the roasted tomatoes and garlic into the melted Boursin cheese, creating a creamy sauce.
Mix in fresh spinach; it will wilt from the heat of the sauce.
Gradually stir in the reserved pasta water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

Step 4: Combine and Serve

Add the drained pasta to the baking dish, tossing well to coat with the sauce.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Feel free to swap out or add vegetables according to what's in season or your preference.
Adjust the heat by increasing or decreasing the amount of red pepper flakes, or add a drizzle of chili oil before serving for an extra kick.
Roast the whole garlic cloves with their skins on so they steam in their own moisture, giving the dish a more potent garlic flavor.

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