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Creamy Vegetable Pasta Bake

This creamy vegetable pasta bake is the ultimate cold-weather comfort food, combining tender pasta, rich sauce, and hearty vegetables.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Comfort Food
Servings 4 servings
Calories 460 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Pasta Base

  • 3 cups cooked pasta penne or fusilli

Vegetables

  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup spinach fresh
  • 1 onion chopped

Creamy Sauce

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Sauté onion and mushrooms in butter until soft.
  • Stir in flour, then slowly add milk to create a creamy sauce.
  • Add pasta, spinach, and half the cheese. Mix well.
  • Transfer to baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake for 25–30 minutes.

Notes

Add herbs like thyme or oregano for extra warmth and flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 380IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2.6mg
Keyword Cold Weather, Pasta Bake
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