Baked Bucatini With Garlic Cheese

Baked Bucatini With Garlic Cheese

Makes 4 servings

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon minced garlic

2/3 cup herb and garlic-flavored Boursin

1/2 cup ricotta cheese

2/3 cup crème fraiche

1/3 cup half-and-half

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 pound bucatini

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a pan. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the Boursin, ricotta, crème fraiche and the cream. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook the bucatini in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain and refresh with cool water. Drain again. Stir in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Transfer the pasta to a baking dish, and pour the cheese sauce over it. Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese, and bake until bubbly and hot, 10 to 12 minutes.