Mushroom and parmesan pasta bake
A cheesy mushroom pasta bake with parmesan that is a delicious and hearty dish everyone will love.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 400 g of penne pasta (0.9lb)
- 2 cups of fresh mushrooms
- 2 cups of grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup of chopped bacon or pancetta (Optional)
Herbs and spices
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot on the stove, cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Put aside 1 cup of the pasta water.
- Wipe the mushrooms with a cloth to remove any dirt, and chop into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, place the chopped mushrooms and cover with the herbs and spices.
- In a large saucepan, lightly cook the mushrooms (and optional bacon) in the olive oil for about 5 minutes. (Ensure that the bacon is cooked.)
- Add the pasta water into the saucepan to combine with the mushroom and pancetta juices to make a sauce.
- Once the pasta has finished cooking, drain the pasta and place it in a large casserole dish.
- Layer the mushrooms along with the sauce (and optional bacon) between the cooked pasta.
- Preheat the oven at 375°F (190°C).
- Top the casserole with the parmesan cheese and mix it into the pasta bake.
- Place in the oven for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese on top looks cooked and golden brown.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 25gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1263mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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