Mushroom & Spinach Pasta Bake

This Mushroom & Spinach Pasta Bake is full of cozy vibes! Made with sliced mushrooms, chopped spinach, penne pasta, pasta sauce, and mozzarella, this easy weeknight pasta bake comes together in just 30 minutes. Every bite of this delicious pasta recipe is full of hearty, cheesy goodness!

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings Servings

Calories 411kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
1 Tablespoon olive oil
2-3 teaspoons minced garlic
8 ounces sliced mushrooms washed and dried
2-3 cups chopped spinach
24 ounces pasta sauce about 2.5 cups
1 Tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
4 ounces fresh mozzarella or another 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
fresh oregano for garnish
crushed red pepper optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain, set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in large cast iron skillet.
Lightly sauté the garlic, then add in the sliced mushrooms.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they begin to soften.
Add the chopped spinach and turn off the heat.
Quickly add the pasta, pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt.
Mix in the shredded mozzarella.
Top with sliced mozzarella (or more shredded mozzarella).
Bake for about 20 minutes, let cool slightly, and enjoy!

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