Cheesy mushroom pasta bake in pink sauce

In 45 minutes, this cheesy mushroom pasta bake is a perfect one-dish meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Main Courses

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 364 kcal

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

Serving: 1gCalories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 11gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 420mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g