Cheesy mushroom pasta bake in pink sauce
This vegetarian cheesy mushroom pasta bake is cooked in a sumptuous homemade pink sauce for a one-dish meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
 | 400 g (0.9 lb) of pasta – you can use any type of pasta like penne, spaghetti, tagliatelle, or even whole wheat pasta. I’m using penne. |
 | 1 cup of mushrooms – white button or cremini (brown), or button mushrooms, shitake, etc. |
 | 1 cup of grated cheese (parmesan, gruyère, cheddar, emmental, etc.) |
Spices, herbs and ingredients for the pink sauce:
 | 3/4 cup of heavy cream or crème fraîche |
 | 3/4 cup of tomato coulis or tomato sauce |
 | 1 teaspoon of garlic powder or flakes |
 | 1 teaspoon of dried basil |
 | 1/2 teaspoon of fresh or dried thyme |
 | 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this cheesy mushroom pasta bake
- Cook the pasta in a large pot according to the package instructions.
- Mix all the pink sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth.
- Clean and chop the mushrooms into small pieces.
- Drain the cooked pasta and transfer it to a large casserole dish.
- Layer the mushrooms throughout the pasta.
- Pour and mix the pink sauce evenly into the pasta.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve warm.
Is there anything more comforting and indulgent than a delicious pasta bake? With a heaping dish of cheese and pasta, in a sumptuous pink sauce, it doesn’t get much better than this.
But it’s not just the cheese and mushrooms that make this dish so beloved. It’s the pink sauce. This cheesy pasta bake combines the richness of tomato sauce and heavy cream with the earthiness of fresh mushrooms to make a dish that everyone is going to want seconds of.
I love pasta bakes since they are so easy to prepare in advance, and then just pop in the oven in the evening for a busy weeknight meal. They are also great for dinner parties and family gatherings since the pasta bake can cook while everyone is chatting.
And there is something so whimsical and fun about pasta bake a pink sauce. It’s creamy and tangy and just a little bit sweet. With the oozy, melty goodness of the cheese, this is what makes every bite of this dish a dream.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 400 g of penne pasta (0.9lb)
- 1 cup of fresh mushrooms
- 1 cup grated cheese eg. parmesan, gruyère, cheddar, emmental, etc.
Pink Pasta sauce
- 3/4 cup of crême fraiche or heavy cream
- 3/4 cup of tomato coulis or tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon of dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot on the stove, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients for the pink sauce.
- Wipe any dirt off the mushrooms and chop into small pieces.
- Once the pasta has finished cooking, drain the pasta and place it in a large casserole dish.
- Layer the mushrooms between the cooked pasta.
- Top the casserole with the pink sauce mix it into the pasta bake.
- Preheat the oven at 375°F (190°C).
- Sprinkle the top layer with shredded cheese, added liberally.
- Place in the oven for 15 minutes or until the cheese on top looks cooked and golden brown.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
You can serve this cheesy mushroom pasta bake with a salad like this roasted cherry tomatoes salad or this greek salad.You can also serve it with a meat dish like this beef rump steak or this bacon roasted whole chicken.
How to store it?
If you do want to prepare this cheesy mushroom pasta bake in advance, let it cool completely and place it in an airtight glass container. However, it is not a dish that freezes very well because the pasta gets soggy, so I don’t recommend it.
