BAKED PENNE WITH MUSHROOMS, BACON AND SPINACH

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Easy, creamy, savory and veggie-packed, this rich, delicious dish is affordable without tasting like it! And it's ready in just over an hour. See how to make it.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 oz uncooked penne pasta
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 cups sliced onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
1 box (9 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, squeezed to drain
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water. Drain pasta; return to stockpot. Add cream; toss. Set aside.
  • Spray 12-inch sauté pan or skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add bacon; cook until crisp. With slotted spoon, remove bacon from pan to plate; set aside.
  • Add onions, salt and pepper to bacon drippings in pan; cook and stir 4 to 7 minutes or until translucent. Add mushrooms; cook 6 to 10 minutes longer or until browned and liquid evaporates. Add spinach and reserved pasta cooking water; cook and stir 1 minute.
  • Pour mushroom mixture over pasta; toss to coat. Pour into baking dish. Top evenly with both cheeses. Cover dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; top with reserved bacon. Bake uncovered 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 850 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

Sohail Jalbani
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was good. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less bacon next time.


Marshan Anthony
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The cheese sauce was a little too thick for my taste, but otherwise this dish was delicious. I would definitely make it again, but I would use less cheese next time.


Siphosethu Sethu
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning, and it was much better.


Joshua Eno
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This dish was really good! I especially liked the crispy bacon and the tender mushrooms. The spinach added a nice touch of color and flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Amina Umar
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Matthew Kisor
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This dish was delicious! The mushrooms were sautéed perfectly and the bacon was crispy. The spinach added a nice touch of freshness. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Kale khanii Jan
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were perfect and the dish was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


George Adams
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The flavors in this dish were amazing! The mushrooms were earthy and savory, the bacon was salty and crispy, and the spinach was fresh and vibrant. The cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful, and it all came together perfectly. This is a dish that I w


Shayla Flores
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially liked the crispy bacon and the tender mushrooms. The spinach added a nice touch of color and flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Gita Pangeni pangeni
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This baked penne dish was a hit with my family! The combination of mushrooms, bacon, and spinach was flavorful and satisfying. The cheese sauce was creamy and rich, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.