Mushroom Spinach Pasta Bake
Mushroom Spinach Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry small pasta, such as elbow macaroni or small shells
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk, whole or 2%
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus 1 tablespoon for topping
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a small oven-safe ramekin or baking dish (about 8-ounce capacity).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375°F - 2
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dry small pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 9 min - 3
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the cheese sauce and vegetables. Stir gently to combine everything thoroughly.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared ramekin or baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese and the panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Let cool for a minute or two before serving.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375°F
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Mushroom Spinach Pasta Bake
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dry small pasta, such as elbow macaroni or small shells
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 garlic, clove, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk, whole or 2%
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, plus 1 tablespoon for topping
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a small oven-safe ramekin or baking dish (about 8-ounce capacity).
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 375°F - 2
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dry small pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
⏱️ 9 min - 3
While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup of the shredded mozzarella cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until the cheese is melted and combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Add the cooked and drained pasta to the skillet with the cheese sauce and vegetables. Stir gently to combine everything thoroughly.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Transfer the pasta mixture to the prepared ramekin or baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of shredded mozzarella cheese and the panko breadcrumbs.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Let cool for a minute or two before serving.
⏱️ 7 min•🌡️ 375°F