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Mushroom Pasta Bake

Creamy Mushroom Pasta Bake That Everyone Will Love

This Creamy Mushroom Pasta Bake is a heartwarming dish that combines cheesy goodness and comforting flavors, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 3 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Base
  • 8 oz Pasta (penne or rigatoni)
For the Mushrooms
  • 12 oz Mixed Mushrooms (button, cremini, portobello)
  • 2 tbsp Butter
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch whisk with milk first
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream mix off heat
For the Toppings
  • 2 tbsp Chives chopped
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Chopping Board

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Clean and halve the mushrooms, mince the garlic and chop the chives.
  3. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the mushrooms.
  4. Cook mushrooms undisturbed for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Stir mushrooms and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
  6. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 more minutes.
  7. In a bowl, whisk cornstarch with a few tablespoons of cold milk until smooth.
  8. Pour the cornstarch mixture into the skillet along with the remaining milk and heavy cream.
  9. Simmer and stir for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and chives.
  11. Fold in the pre-cooked pasta evenly with the sauce.
  12. Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with mozzarella cheese.
  13. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until golden.
  14. Let the dish rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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