Portobello Penne Pasta Casserole

Cinco de Mayo - Main Dish

Portabello mushrooms, spinach, cheeses and penne combine to make a delicious casserole dish - perfect for family dinners or a party.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Portobello Penne Pasta Casserole

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

½ pound portobello mushrooms

thinly sliced

½ cup margarine

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 large clove garlic

minced

½ teaspoon dried basil

2 cups milk

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

thawed

¼ cup soy sauce

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente and drain.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the mushrooms cook 1 minute and set aside. Melt margarine in the saucepan. Mix in flour garlic and basil. Gradually mix in milk until thickened. Stir in 1 cup cheese until melted. Remove saucepan from heat and mix in cooked pasta mushrooms spinach and soy sauce. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese.

Step 4

Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly brown.

Nutritional Information

Portobello Penne Pasta Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 380.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16g 32%

Carbohydrates: 32.1g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 4.6g

Fat: 21.3g 33%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 31%

Cholesterol: 23mg 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 4917.3IU 98%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.8mg 53%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 2.3mg 4%

Folate: 122.8mcg 31%

Calcium: 354mg 35%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 60.4mg 22%

Potassium: 438.1mg 12%

Sodium: 811.1mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 191.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.