Boursin Cheese Pasta
This Boursin cheese pasta combines sausage, roasted broccoli and tomatoes with a creamy garlic and herb sauce for an easy take on this viral recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 5.3-ounce package Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese
- 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 ½ cups sliced sausage or kielbasa
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 10 ounces penne, bowtie, or rotini pasta
- ½ cup reserved pasta water , if needed
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- Red pepper flakes , optional
Instructions
- Prepare. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the Boursin cheese in the center of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add the tomatoes, broccoli, sausages and garlic around the cheese.
- Season. Drizzle the tomatoes with olive oil. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss the tomatoes to coat.
- Bake. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and beginning to burst.
- Cook pasta. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.
- Make the sauce. Remove the baking dish from the oven. Gently mash some of the tomatoes with the back of a spoon, then stir everything together until the Boursin and tomato juices form a creamy sauce.
- Combine. Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan. Toss until evenly coated, adding reserved pasta water a few tablespoons at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve. Stir in fresh basil, if desired. Season to taste and serve warm with additional Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Do not freeze.
Sausage: I used 3 Aidell's chicken sausages.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal, Carbohydrates: 64g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 322mg, Potassium: 706mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 1287IU, Vitamin C: 55mg, Calcium: 125mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
