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Golden Creamy Spinach Pasta Bake

A rich and comforting baked pasta dish made with creamy cheese sauce, tender spinach, and a golden oven-baked topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Bake
  • 12 oz short pasta
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté onion in olive oil and butter until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
  3. Stir in cream and milk, warming gently without boiling.
  4. Add cheeses, seasoning, and spinach. Stir until spinach wilts.
  5. Mix pasta with sauce and transfer to baking dish.
  6. Bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Let rest before serving for best texture.