Best 10 Baked Penne Florentine Recipes

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Baked penne florentine is a classic Italian pasta dish that is creamy, indulgent, and totally irresistible. Featuring tender penne pasta, fresh spinach, a creamy sauce made with Alfredo and pesto, and gooey melted cheese, this dish is guaranteed to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this article will provide you with the best recipe to create a truly exquisite baked penne florentine that will impress your family and friends.

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FIORENTINA BAKED PASTA



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A quick and creamy pasta bake that can be reheated for lunch the next day - if you manage to have any left!

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Snack, Supper

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

300g pasta (we used penne)
1 tbsp olive oil
500g chestnut mushroom , halved or quartered if large
2 garlic cloves , chopped
350g carton fresh spinach and cheese sauce (or make your own - see 'Try' below)
50g vegetarian parmesan -style cheese, (Twineham Grange Italian-style cheese is a good one) , grated

Steps:

  • Boil the pasta for 10 mins, drain, then tip back into the pan. Meanwhile, heat grill to medium. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the mushrooms, then cook over a high heat for 5 mins until lightly golden. Reduce the heat, add the garlic, then fry for another min until softened. Season and spoon into a large, shallow baking dish.
  • Tip the spinach sauce and half the cheese into the pasta, then put back on the heat for a few mins until heated through. Season to taste, then spoon the pasta over the mushrooms in an even layer. Scatter the remaining cheese over the top and grill for about 5 mins until the cheese is golden and the sauce is bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.98 milligram of sodium

BAKED PENNE



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This version of the Italian-inspired classic dish combines ground beef, peppers, and sauteed onions, baked with penne and PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, and topped with Mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ pound extra lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onions
½ cup chopped green peppers
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (10 ounce) tub PHILADELPHIA Italian Cheese and Herb Cooking Creme, divided
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
3 cups hot cooked penne pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Brown meat with vegetables in large nonstick skillet. Stir in spaghetti sauce, 3/4 cup cooking creme and 1/2 cup mozzarella: cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until mozzarella is melted. Add pasta; mix lightly.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole; top with remaining cooking creme and mozzarella. Cover.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through, uncovering after 15 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 922 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

ARTICHOKE FLORENTINE PASTA



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Pasta loaded with artichokes and creamy cheese is everything a Sunday dinner should be: rich, tasty and memorable. Add cooked chicken, shrimp or crab if you like. -Nancy Beckman, Helena, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) penne pasta
6 tablespoons butter, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 16 cups)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. In a 6-qt. Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add spinach; cook and stir just until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from pot., In same pot, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, wine and seasonings; stir until smooth. Stir in artichoke hearts; heat through., Drain pasta; add to sauce, tossing to coat. Stir in spinach mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with bread crumbs. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 993mg sodium, Carbohydrate 61g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CHICKEN-PENNE FLORENTINE BAKE



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Combine chicken, spinach and three kinds of cheese with multigrain pasta for a Chicken-Penne Florentine Bake. This chicken-penne Florentine serves six.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 43m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups multi-grain penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 oz. (1/4 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
  • Meanwhile, toss chicken with flour. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 3 min. or until evenly browned. Add broth and Neufchatel; cook 3 min. or until Neufchatel is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in spinach.
  • Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon half into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with half the mozzarella. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan.
  • Bake 16 to 18 min. or until mozzarella is melted and casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 430 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

BAKED PENNE FLORENTINE



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This Baked Penne Florentine is easy, cheesy and oven-ready in just 20 minutes-and no one will believe you when you say it's a Healthy Living recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup POLLY-O Natural Part Skim Ricotta Cheese
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Italian* Three Cheese Blend, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano and garlic.
  • Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup of the tomato mixture. Add remaining tomato mixture to pasta along with the ricotta, spinach and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; mix lightly.
  • Spoon pasta mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with reserved tomato mixture and remaining shredded cheese.
  • Bake 25 to 30 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g

BAKED PENNE FLORENTINE



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I concocted this recipe to jazz up my usual baked penne dish (which is just penne, cheese, & sauce). This takes it to a new level without adding much work....and it's delicious!

Provided by Chef Argyle

Categories     Penne

Time 1h

Yield 1 casserole, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
1 (24 ounce) jar tomato sauce (I prefer Barilla)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (9 ounce) bag spinach
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and spinach and saute, turning frequently, until spinach is wilted (about 5 minutes). Set aside to cool.
  • Cook pasta according to "al dente" directions on box.
  • While pasta is cooking, put spinach in a food processor and pulse to finely chop (you can chop by hand if you want).
  • In a large bowl mix the cheeses, spinach, sauce, and tomatoes.
  • When pasta has finished cooking, drain and add to the cheese mixture.
  • Put pasta mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncovered for 10 minutes.

CHICKEN-PENNE FLORENTINE BAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by Nicole S

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups penne pasta, uncooked
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
2 T flour
2 T Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing
1 cup chicken broth
2 oz. PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, cubed
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 T Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 375ºF. COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. MEANWHILE, toss chicken with flour. Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 3 min. or until evenly browned. Add broth and Neufchatel; cook 3 min. or until Neufchatel is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in spinach. DRAIN pasta. Add to chicken mixture; mix lightly. Spoon half into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers; sprinkle with Parmesan. BAKE 16 to 18 min. or until mozzarella is melted and casserole is heated through.

CREAMY CHICKEN FLORENTINE PASTA



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Creamy and comforting, this creamy chicken Florentine pasta is sure to be a hit at dinnertime. The toasty bread crumb topping delivers a bit of a crunch. You can easily feed more by increasing your pasta.

Provided by bfr610

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup minced fresh basil
1 small onion, diced
16 ounces baby spinach
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • While the macaroni is cooking, combine chicken, Swiss and mozzarella cheeses, mayonnaise, basil, and onion in a bowl. Add spinach, condensed soup, garlic powder, thyme, and pepper; mix to combine.
  • Drain macaroni. Gently stir into the chicken mixture. Transfer to an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Toss bread crumbs with melted butter; sprinkle over the casserole.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until bubbly, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.1 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 667.4 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

SAUSAGE FLORENTINE BAKE



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Prepare once and eat twice with this delicious lasagna-like casserole! Just bake one pan and freeze the second. Later, thaw and bake for an easy and impressive meal. The homemade sauce is so fresh-tasting. -Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (4 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
1 bay leaf
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 package (12 ounces) extra wide noodles, cooked and drained
4 green onions, sliced
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, garlic, sugar, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine eggs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese and nutmeg; mix well. Stir in spinach, noodles and onions. Discard bay leaf from sausage mixture. , In each of two greased 9-in. square baking pans, layer a fourth of the noodles and a fourth of the sausage mixture. Top each with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Top with remaining Parmesan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 calories, Fat 26g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 217mg cholesterol, Sodium 1103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

CHICKEN PENNE FLORENTINE



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Make and share this Chicken Penne Florentine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KathyP53

Categories     Penne

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups sliced mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
3 cups chopped fresh Baby Spinach
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) carton cottage cheese
4 cups hot cooked penne pasta (8 oz. uncooked)
2 cups shredded roasted chicken breast (use the rotisere kind from the grocery store)
4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 ounces freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup milk
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet. Add mushrooms, onion, and green pepper, saute for 5 minutes or until tender. Add spinack, oregano, salt and pepper, saute 4 minutes or until spinach wilts.
  • Place cottage cheese in food processor and process until smooth. Combine spinach mixture, cottage cheese, pasta, chicken, 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, milk, and soup in a 2 quart buttered baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25 minutes or until browned and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.2, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 65.2, Sodium 884.8, Carbohydrate 51.4, Fiber 7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 31.6

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh spinach, creamy ricotta cheese, and flavorful Parmesan cheese are all essential.
  • Don't overcook the pasta. Cook it al dente, according to the package instructions.
  • Don't crowd the baking dish. Make sure there is enough space for the pasta to cook evenly.
  • Top the pasta with extra Parmesan cheese before baking. This will create a golden brown crust.
  • Let the pasta rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

Baked penne Florentine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. With its creamy sauce, tender pasta, and fresh spinach, this dish is a classic for a reason. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give baked penne Florentine a try. You won't be disappointed!

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