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Stuffed Mushroom Pasta Bake

Stuffed Mushroom Pasta Bake

Cost $25, save $20

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  • 60 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Pasta

    • 12 ounces dried campanelle or bowtie pasta

  • Protein

    • 1 pound bulk Italian sausage

  • Vegetables

    • 🍄 1 pound fresh mushrooms
    • 🧅 1 large onion
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 10-ounce package spinach

  • Condiments

    • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • Dairy

    • 🧈 5 tablespoons butter
    • 2 cups half-and-half
    • 1 cup cheese

  • Pantry

    • 🌾 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

  • Topping

    • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
    • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients.

2

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

3

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes less than the suggested time on the package. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. Return pasta to the pot.

4

Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate with paper towels.

5

Add mushrooms, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Add soy sauce and cook until absorbed, about 1 minute.

6

Transfer the mushroom mixture to the pot with the pasta.

7

Add 4 tablespoons butter to the skillet. Melt and whisk in flour, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.

8

Add broth, half-and-half, and mustard to skillet, stirring until thickened. Whisk in cheese and spinach until melted.

9

Combine sauce, sausage, and pasta mixture. Thin with reserved pasta water if needed. Transfer to the baking dish.

10

Melt remaining tablespoon of butter, mix with breadcrumbs and parsley. Sprinkle over pasta.

11

Bake in oven until browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes.

12

Garnish with parsley and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

368

Calories

  • 16
    Protein
  • 25
    Carbs
  • 23
    Fats

💡 Reserve pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency.Use fresh parsley for better flavor, double as garnish.Panko breadcrumbs create a crispy topping; avoid substituting with regular breadcrumbs.