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!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Pasta

Keyword baked pasta, cheesy baked pasta, tiktok pasta

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

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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