Name: Baked Boursin and Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 10 oz Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 2 shallots, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp fennel seeds; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 cup olive oil; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 lb fusilli pasta, cooked; 1/2 cup reserved pasta water; 1/2 cup fresh basil, torn; Parmesan cheese, for grating

1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2

In a 9x13 inch casserole dish, place the Boursin cheese in the center.

3

Surround the cheese with cherry tomatoes, sliced shallots, and minced garlic.

4

Sprinkle the red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, dried oregano, and Italian seasoning over everything.

5

Drizzle generously with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

6

Bake for 30 minutes, until the tomatoes have burst and the cheese is soft.

7

While the cheese and tomatoes are baking, cook the pasta according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.

8

Remove the casserole dish from the oven. Add the cooked pasta, reserved pasta water, and fresh basil to the dish.

9

Mix everything together until the cheese and tomatoes form a creamy sauce that coats the pasta.

10

Serve immediately, garnished with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Baked Boursin and Tomato Pasta

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