Description
A creamy, flavorful baked pasta dish featuring Boursin cheese and marinara sauce, perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne or rigatoni)
- 1 cup Boursin cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- Combine the cooked pasta, Boursin cheese, marinara sauce, and half of the Parmesan in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir until evenly mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Top with the remaining Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a nutritional boost, add cooked vegetables like spinach or zucchini. Feel free to swap Boursin with other cheese spreads or add cooked protein for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg