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Thursday, February 13

Boursin Cheese Baked Pasta


Ingredients

  • (2) 5.2 ounce pkgs. Boursin Cheese (Garlic and Herb)
  • (2) pints Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
  • 3 to 4 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 10 to 16 ounces Pasta *
  • 1/2 cup Pasta Water (reserved from pasta)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (about 6 leaves)
  • 1 cup Fresh Baby Spinach, optional (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place the two rounds of Boursin cheese and tomatoes into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, a generous amount of salt and pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  • Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes.
  • While baking, heat water in a large pot to boiling. Generously salt the water. Add your favorite type of pasta and cook according to package instructions. Remove 1/2 cup of water and set aside to add to sauce. Drain the pasta.
  • Once the tomatoes are done roasting, toss with cooked pasta and reserved 1/2 cup of pasta water. Sprinkle with fresh basil, spinach (if using), and parmesan cheese.

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