Baked Boursin & Chili Jam Pasta
Baked Boursin & Chili Jam Pasta is a delightful fusion of creamy herbed cheese and sweet-spicy chili jam, enveloped in al dente fusilli. This dish transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet experience, perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests. Each bite offers a dance of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 8 oz Boursin cheese (garlic and herb)
- 1/3 cup chili jam
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook fusilli in salted water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Lower heat and stir in Boursin cheese until melted. Gradually add chili jam, mixing well.
- Toss cooked pasta with the sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in sautéed vegetables like bell peppers or spinach. You can substitute chili jam with sweet chili sauce if desired. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat with a splash of water or broth.