Description
A creamy and flavorful pasta bake featuring Boursin cheese, fresh spinach, and a blend of cheeses, perfect for family gatherings and comforting meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup Boursin cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach and sundried tomatoes; cook until spinach is wilted.
- Combine the cooked pasta, Boursin cheese, heavy cream, and the sautéed mixture in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can swap out Boursin cheese for other creamy herb cheeses. This dish can also be prepared in advance and stored for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg