Boursin Tomato Pasta Recipe

Preheat the oven to 450°F

Place the Boursin cheese on a rimmed sheet pan or 9×13-inch baking dish

Add the tomatoes to the pan

Chop off the root end of the cloves of garlic to make it easier to squeeze the roasted garlic out of the peel later

Add the garlic cloves to the pan

Drizzle everything with extra-virgin olive oil

Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes if desired

Roast until the tomatoes are bursting, the garlic is golden brown and roasted, and the cheese is beginning to brown on top

Remove from the oven and squeeze the garlic cloves out of the peel, then use a fork to mash the garlic into a paste

While the tomatoes and cheese are roasting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil

Cook your favorite pasta according to the package directions

Reserve ¾ cup of the starchy pasta water

Drain the pasta and add it to the roasted garlic/tomatoes/cheese, then give it a first toss

Add the chopped spinach and basil along with half of the reserved pasta water

Stir again until the cheese, starchy water, roasted garlic paste, and tomatoes form a sauce that coats the pasta, adding more water to reach your desired level of sauciness

Scoop into bowls and top with more fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese, and fresh cracked black pepper if desired