Description
This Creamy Easy Boursin Orzo Bake is a cozy, creamy pasta dinner packed with herby cheese, tender orzo, juicy tomatoes, and melty golden topping. It is the kind of easy recipe that feels comforting enough for a family dinner, simple enough for a busy weeknight, and delicious enough to add to your regular dinner ideas.
The rich Boursin melts into the sauce and gives this baked orzo a smooth, flavorful texture with very little effort. If you are looking for quick dinner ideas, creamy pasta recipes, or easy food ideas that feel homemade and satisfying, this one is a great choice.
Ingredients
1 cup orzo pasta
1 package Boursin garlic and fine herbs cheese
1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion until softened.
3. Add the garlic and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. In the baking dish, combine the uncooked orzo, cooked onion and garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, Boursin cheese, spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
5. Stir everything together well so the Boursin starts to melt into the liquid.
6. Scatter the cherry tomatoes over the top.
7. Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan evenly across the dish.
8. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the top is bubbly and lightly golden.
9. Let the bake rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
10. Finish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Do not let the bake sit too long in the oven after the liquid is absorbed, or the orzo can turn too soft and lose that creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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