Description
This creamy and flavorful Boursin Orzo Bake is a delightful dish that combines the richness of Boursin cheese with the freshness of cherry tomatoes, spinach, and basil. Easy to make and satisfying to eat, this orzo bake is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends.
Ingredients
For the Orzo Bake:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 5.3 ounce Boursin garlic and herb cheese
- 12 ounces orzo pasta (about 2 cups)
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, roughly torn
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
- kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Toss cherry tomatoes and garlic cloves in olive oil and salt in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Make a well in the center and add the Boursin cheese. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Orzo: Remove the dish from the oven and stir in orzo, broth, Italian seasoning, and spinach leaves. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
- Finish and Serve: Stir the baked orzo, taste for seasoning, and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
