Ingredients for Awesome Penne Spinach Bake
- 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion (1 medium)
- Flour
- Dried Thyme
- Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Half And Half Cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- Swiss Cheese
- Tomatoes
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
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How to Make Awesome Penne Spinach Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add cream cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Pour the pasta mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, remaining Parmesan cheese, and melted butter. Sprinkle evenly over the pasta mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
11g
Fat
119g
Carbs
19g
