Mushroom & Spinach Pasta Bake

Ingredients

• 10 oz pasta of choice (Boiled according to package instructions or until al dente)
• 1 cup mushrooms (Sliced)
• 1 bulb garlic
• 1 red onion (Sliced)
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 8 oz cream cheese
• salt (To taste)
• black pepper (To taste)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 0.5 cup pasta water (Reserved pasta water)
• 0.5 cube chicken bouillon
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 0.5 cup pasta water (Added during final mixing; the source lists this measurement a second time)
• Parmesan cheese (For garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).

2. 2

   Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, or until al dente. Reserve the listed pasta water before draining.

3. 3

   In an oven-safe dish, add the sliced mushrooms, garlic, sliced red onion, and cream cheese.

4. 4

   Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, red chili flakes, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley.

5. 5

   Mix the ingredients well, then drizzle the oil over the mixture.

6. 6

   Cover the dish and bake for 1 hour at 400°F (205°C).

7. 7

   Remove the dish from the oven and add the baby spinach. Mix until incorporated.

8. 8

   Add the cooked pasta and toss it with the baked mushroom, cream cheese, and spinach mixture.

9. 9

   Add the pasta water and combine everything until well mixed.

10. 10

    Serve warm and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

The source lists 1/2 cup pasta water twice; both entries have been preserved. The garlic bulb is not further specified or prepared in the source. No specific covering material or Parmesan quantity is provided.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• pasta
• baked
• vegetarian
• creamy
• comfort food