Cheesy Baked Pasta
This trendy pasta combines a cheesy sauce, tomatoes, whole wheat penne, fresh spinach, basil and parmesan cheese. It is quick and easy to make – sure to be a regular on your weeknight dinner rotation!
Servings 6
Baking Temp 375°F
Calories 400kcal
Equipment
- 13x9 baking dish
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Large pot
Ingredients
- 2 packages (5.2 ounces each) garlic and herb Boursin cheese
- 2 pints cherry tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 12 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- ½ cup pasta water reserved from pasta
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9 baking dish.
- Place the two rounds of Boursin cheese and tomatoes in prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water, according to the package directions. Remove ½ cup pasta water and set aside to add to the sauce. Drain the pasta.
- Remove the roasted tomatoes and cheese from the oven. Toss with the cooked pasta, chopped spinach, and reserved pasta water.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 6g | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 390mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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