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Boursin Orzo Bake with Tomatoes and Spinach
This Boursin orzo bake is made with a block of Boursin cheese, orzo pasta, fresh spinach and tomatoes. The perfect creamy pasta side dish for just about any protein.
Equipment
- Oval Baking Dish This oven-safe baking dish is great for casseroles, side-dishes and even desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 (5.3 oz. pkg.) Boursin Cheese
- 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta uncooked
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic about 3 cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cups Baby spinach fresh
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup half and half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- To a rectangular or oval baking dish (approximately 10" dish), add the block of Boursin to the center. Add in the uncooked orzo pasta, minced garlic, tomatoes, Italian herbs, garlic salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, broth and olive oil.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Bake, covered for 28-30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and uncover. Using a fork, mix the cooked ingredients together. Add in the spinach, Parmesan cheese and half and half. Stir together to incorporate well. Bake uncovered for another 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cook 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Refrigerated will keep for 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 692mgPotassium: 402mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1963IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 2mg
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