Description
A delicious and creamy pasta bake featuring spinach and mushrooms, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and cook until softened, then stir in spinach until wilted.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, sautéed vegetables, heavy cream, and half of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with a low-fat alternative.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Spinach Mushroom Pasta Bake, Pasta Bake, Vegetarian Pasta, Comfort Food