If ever there was a frugal meal idea for dinner, this is it! I know you may have seen the viral baked pasta made with Boursin cheese, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
In this pasta dish I did all my shopping at Aldi and was able to keep the bill under 12.00 dollars.
Considering, I already had olive oil at home along with the spices used in this recipe.
That being said, this Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta with Aldi ingredients is truly delicious, cost efficient, and a dinner idea totally worth trying.
I promise you will not regret it. I mean seriously, who doesn’t love saving these days? Especially, with the cost of food prices going up.
And with Aldis’ organic section, you get quality ingredients that are gluten-free options and actually healthy for you. Which is a win-win in my book.
Why You’ll Love Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta
Easy dinner – My-oh-my there sure is nothing better than being able to get a healthy dinner ready and on the table in under 30 minutes.
That’s why this oven-baked pasta dish is a dinner-time favorite!
Versatile – There are so many ways to enjoy this baked pasta dish. Want more protein? Add cubed chicken, smoked sausage, or Italian sausage.
Healthy & nutritious – This baked pasta is made with Brown Rice Quinoa Penne Pasta, Boursin Garlic and Herb Cheese, olive oil, grape tomatoes, spinach and a few seasonings. What’s more healthier than that?
Bursting with flavor – Oven roasted tomatoes burst with flavor and make the most delicious sauce for this baked Boursin cheese pasta.
Mess free and super easy – All you do is combine ingredients in one pan and let the oven do the rest. Then boil water for pasta and viola dinner is served.
Ingredients Needed
Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta made with brown rice and Quinoa pasta, tomatoes, and spinach is ready in 30 minutes and way healthier than other pasta recipes made with heavy whipping cream.
- Grape Tomatoes
- Olive Oil
- Spices
- Boursin Cheese
- Small Red Onion
- Spinach
- Reserved Pasta water
- Pasta
- Grated Parmesean Cheese
Grape Tomatoes – or cherry tomatoes work in this recipe.
Spices – All you need is a pinch of Italian seasoning, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
Olive Oil – Use your favorite brand or try avocado oil.
Boursin Cheese – with fine garlic and herbs is my go-to. Feta cheese, and cream cheese are also good substitutes.
Pasta – I used Brown Rice and Quinoa Penne Pasta. However, you can use any pasta you like. Cooking time may vary depending on what kind of pasta you decide on.
Follow the directions on the back of the box for the exact time.
Spinach – Adds a nutritional boost and compliments this dish.
Also try; broccoli, squash, zucchini, and fresh Basil.
How to Make Aldi Baked Boursin Pasta
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees – And get your baking dish ready.
- Place grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes – into a 9×13 inch baking dish and generously drizzle tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings.
- Stir tomatoes to coat – and place Boursin Cheese in the center of the baking dish and add sliced red onions over tomatoes.
- Bake in the oven – at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Until tomatoes are softened and the cheese is melted.
- While the tomatoes are roasting – Boil a pot of water and season water with salt. Once the water reaches a rapid boil add pasta.
- Follow directions on the back of the pasta box – for cooking time. Cooking time varies depending which brand of pasta you choose.
- Once noodles are cooked – Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining pasta. Drain pasta and set aside.
- When tomatoes are tender and cheese is melted use a fork to mash tomatoes. Be careful, tomatoes burst and the juice is hot!
- Add in the spinach and stir to combine – Add spinach when the dish is sizzling hot. If spinach is not wilting throw the pasta dish into the oven and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in 1/4 cup reserved pasta water – to the sauce and mix together. Pour the cooked pasta into the baking dish and toss to coat with the sauce.
- If sauce needs to be thinned out – Add another 1/4 cup pasta water at a time until sauce is thinned out to your liking.
- Taste test – and see if you’d like to add salt, pepper, or any spices you prefer.
- Garnish Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta – with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and finely chopped parsley. Serve pasta with salad, garlic bread, or baguette bread. Enjoy!
More Recipes with Boursin Cheese
Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta
Viral Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta is a creamy, pasta dish bursting with flavor. The best dinner-time favorite!
Ingredients
- 20 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon course black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 5.3 ounces Bourisn Garlic & Herb Cheese
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 3 cups spinach, chopped about 3 ounces
- 1/2 cup pasta water, reserved
- 2 cups Brown rice & Quinoa pasta
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees - And prepare baking dish.
- Place grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes - into a 9x13 inch baking dish and generously drizzle tomatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings.
- Stir to coat - and place Boursin Cheese in the center of the baking dish.
- Bake Boursin cheese pasta in the oven - at 400 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Until tomatoes are softened and the cheese is melted.
- While the tomatoes are roasting - Boil a pot of water and season water with salt. Once the water reaches a rapid boil add pasta.
- Follow directions on the back of the pasta box - for cooking time. Cooking time varies depending which brand of pasta you choose.
- Once noodles are cooked - Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining pasta. Drain pasta and set aside.
- When tomatoes are tender and cheese is melted use a fork to mash tomatoes. Be careful, tomatoes burst and the juice is hot!
- Add in the spinach and stir to combine - Tip: Make sure spinach is wilted. If its not, throw the pasta dish into the oven and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in 1/4 cup reserved pasta water - to the sauce and mix together. Pour the cooked pasta into the baking dish and toss to coat the sauce.
- If sauce needs to be thinned out - Add another 1/4 cup pasta water at a time until sauce is thinned out to your liking.
- Taste test - and see if you'd like to add salt, pepper, or any spices you prefer.
- Garnish Baked Boursin Cheese Pasta - with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and finely chopped parsley. Serve pasta with salad, garlic bread, or baguette bread. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you like your pasta sauce thick don't add pasta water.
- Still have reserved pasta water on hand because once pasta sits in the sauce pasta absorbs majority of the sauce.
- I added 1/4 cup pasta water right when serving and another 1/4 cup before storing leftovers in the fridge.
- Pasta was even better the next day with the perfect amount of sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 98Total Fat: 5gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 39.1mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1.4gSugar: .8gProtein: 1.5g