Creamy Garlic Mushroom Pasta Bake
A delicious and creamy oven-baked pasta dish featuring penne, assorted mushrooms, garlic butter, and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Pasta and Sauce
- 12 oz Penne pasta Dry pasta
- 8 oz Assorted mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tablespoons Garlic butter
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Reserve some for topping
- 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped For garnish
- Salt, to taste Add after sauces and cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, draining when just under-cooked.
- Sauté the assorted mushrooms in garlic butter until golden and fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and mix for a few minutes until creamy.
- Toss the cooked penne with the creamy mushroom mixture in a large bowl until well coated.
- Transfer the pasta mixture to a baking dish, sprinkle with parmesan cheese, and bake.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For easier assembly, prepare the components ahead and refrigerate. If using a chilled dish, cover loosely if it browns too quickly. Adjust moisture with a splash of milk or reserved pasta water as needed.