This is my weeknight version of those viral baked pasta dishes, but with a Midwest twist: a single round of Boursin cheese tucked into the center of a baking dish full of dry fusilli, plus just three more pantry ingredients. Everything bakes together in the oven while you wrangle work emails or help with homework, and when you pull it out, a quick stir turns it into the kind of creamy, herby pasta that somehow disappears faster than anything else I put on the table. It’s the ultimate low-effort, high-reward comfort dinner.
I like to serve this Boursin pasta with a big green salad tossed in a simple vinaigrette to balance the richness, plus some steamed or roasted veggies if I have them—broccoli, green beans, or asparagus all work well. Warm garlic bread or a sliced baguette is perfect for swiping through any extra sauce at the bottom of the dish. For drinks, a crisp white wine, sparkling water with lemon, or even a light beer pairs nicely with the creamy, herby flavors.
Oven-Baked 5-Ingredient Boursin Cheese Pasta
Servings: 4
Ingredients
8 ounces dry fusilli pasta
1 (5.2-ounce) round Boursin cheese (garlic and fine herbs or similar flavor)
2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
Directions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grab a medium ceramic baking dish (about 8×8 inches or similar) that’s safe for the oven.
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