Mushroom & Spinach Pasta Bake

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta

1 Tablespoon olive oil

2-3 teaspoons minced garlic

8 ounces sliced mushrooms (washed and dried)

2-3 cups chopped spinach

24 ounces pasta sauce (about 2.5 cups)

1 Tablespoon dried Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

4 ounces fresh mozzarella (or another 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella)

fresh oregano for garnish

crushed red pepper (optional)

Directions

Preheat Oven

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Cook Pasta

Cook the pasta according to package directions and drain, set aside.

Heat Oil

While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in large cast iron skillet.

Saute Garlic & Mushrooms

Lightly sauté the garlic, then add in the sliced mushrooms.

Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they begin to soften.

Add Chopped Spinach

Add the chopped spinach and turn off the heat.

Add Pasta, Sauce, & Seasoning.

Quickly add the pasta, pasta sauce, Italian seasoning, and salt.

Mix In Shredded Mozzarella

Mix in the shredded mozzarella.

Top With Mozzarella

Top with sliced mozzarella (or more shredded mozzarella).

Bake for about 20 minutes, let cool slightly, and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 2 cups
• Calories: 411 kcal
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Cholesterol: 33 mg
• Sodium: 1379 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 50 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8 g
• Total Sugars: 9 g
• Protein: 20 g