Creamy mushroom pasta bake
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
573 kcal
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Course
Dinner
Creamy mushroom pasta bake
Description
The Creamy mushroom pasta bake combines sautéed mushrooms gently cooked in butter and garlic, folded into a cream and milk mixture thickened with corn starch to create a smooth sauce. Lemon juice and fresh chives provide subtle acidity and freshness, complementing the earthiness of the mushrooms. Cooked pasta is stirred into the sauce and mixed with sour cream to enhance creaminess. The dish is finished with a topping of shredded mozzarella cheese and baked in the oven until the top is crisp and golden.
This pasta bake showcases a creamy texture contrasted by the tender pasta and a bubbly golden crust from the cheese. The flavors meld well, creating a rich but balanced dish that highlights the mushrooms without overwhelming them. The lemon juice and chives brighten the sauce and keep it from feeling too heavy.
The finished bake can be served as a main dish, paired simply with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete dinner. Leftovers can be reheated, making this a practical recipe for a make-ahead meal or casual family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 cups mushrooms halved (approximately 500g)
- 2 tsp garlic crushed
- 1 cup cream (heavy or whipping)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp corn starch or corn flour
- 2-3 tbsp lemon juice (to taste)
- ½ cup chives chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 500 g pasta cooked (approximately 1lb, of your choice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese grated
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC/350ºF.
- Melt the butter in a large, oven-proof pan then cook the mushrooms until golden brown. Add the garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
- Mix together the milk and corn flour/corn starch.
- Add the cream and milk mixture to the mushrooms and allow to cook until thickened.
- Add lemon juice, chives and season to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta and stir well then mix in the sour cream. Top with grated mozzarella and place in the oven.
- Bake until golden brown and crisp (approximately 20 minutes).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 573 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 573kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 663mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 330mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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